2026 State of the Game Industry, GDC survey

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The GDC Festival of Gaming published this report, based on a survey of more than 2,300 game industry professionals, in partnership with Omdia. The report examines layoffs, generative AI, engines and platforms, and the business of games.

Original source: 2026 State of the Game Industry, GDC Festival of Gaming (Informa Festivals), January 2026.

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