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Game developers are relying on generative AI for everything from coding assistance to generating art for games. Roughly a third of those surveyed for the report said they used generative AI; another 16 percent said some of their colleagues did. Here’s the full breakdown:
“Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of developers say they work at companies with some form of internal policy for Generative AI use, up from 51 percent in 2024. That amount increases to 78 percent for developers at AAA studios,” the report added. “The number of developers who say they’re required to use Generative AI tools on the job doubled, though it’s still only at 4 percent.”
Even as more game developers figure out how to integrate generative AI into their workflows, many aren’t happy about the technology. “According to our survey, 13 percent of developers believe Generative AI is having a positive impact on the game industry, down from 21 percent,” read the report. “Meanwhile, 30 percent of respondents said it has had a negative impact, a 12-point increase from 2024. Last year, developers were more favorable than opposed to Generative AI. That is no longer the case.”
What’s at the root of these feelings? Many developers are concerned about everything from generative AI’s impact on the environment to the quality of AI-generated code and content. “It can be a powerful tool, but people taking credit for work they did not do or using source code they do not understand can have consequences,” one anonymous developer told the GDC.
Whatever your feelings on generative AI, it remains a “hot” skill for tech professionals of all specializations to adopt in 2025. With more organizations integrating the technology into their workflows, you need to learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering and related subskills if you want the best possible chance of landing a position.Â