1、This past year has been challenging for the game industry.Several studios have closed their doors and thousands of developers have been laid off,as increased studio conglomeration impacts the work landscape and prospective job market.Generative AI appears poised to increase productivity,though some

2、fear the technology could lead to more upheaval.But with challenges come opportunities.The rise in film and TV adaptations is bringing a new audience to games.Studios are exploring their options with game engines.Unionization continues to gain support,especially among younger developers,with some te

3、ams forming unions at their companies.We asked over 3,000 game developers about their work and the industry.We found theyre implementing more accessibility options into their games,theyre growing frustrated with social media,and theyre divided on mandatory return-to-office policies.The 2024 State of

4、 the Game Industry survey is the twelfth in an ongoing series of annual reports that offer insight into the shape of the industry.This year,GDC worked with research partners at Omdia to dissect and analyze the survey data,providing more detailed insight than weve ever had before.This years report co

5、ntinues our collaboration with Game Developer,with the two teams working together to provide more context and clarity for the survey results.Thanks to all who participated for their thoughts and perspectives.2State of the Game Industry 2023Editors NoteTo say its been a tough year for game developers

6、 would be an understatement.Developers have faced adversity and uncertainty at every turn,as technology shakeups and workplace instability continue to shift the wider industry landscape.In precarious times like these,the perspectives and experiences captured within the 2024 State of the Game Industr