1、2025 GDC TRENDS REPORTConnecting the World Through GamesMAY 2025GDC 2025 TRENDS REPORT|2ContentsExecutive Summary.31.Generative AI.42.VR/AR/MR.83.Live Service.134.Mobile.185.Accessibility.226.Publishing&Financing.27Announcements at GDC.31Award Winners.32Appendix:Selected Sources.33Every year,I have

2、the privilege of helping the game industry come together to network,learn,and solve problems.Ive seen developers land their dream jobs,studios find publishers,and games of all sizes and budgets receive acclaim.Its part of what makes the Game Developers Conference an engaged,enthusiastic,and enduring

3、 community.Our team,along with the fantastic GDC advisory board,strive to curate cutting-edge content and industry expertise at every GDC so our community can make informed decisions and stay connected.In a year that has been difficult for the industry,its more important than ever for us to provide

4、opportunities for developers to grow and thrive.Thats why I am excited to share the first-ever Trends Report for GDC 2025,covering everything from the latest generative AI tools to game accessibility.Its our way of cataloging some of the biggest findings and takeaways from the Game Developers Confer

5、ence,ensuring that our attendees can stay informed throughout the year.I am grateful to all our speakers,attendees,and exhibitors who make this annual event such a special experience.I hope that,by reading this report,you gain a new understanding about where the game industry is going and what you c

6、an do to help get it there.Stephenie Hawkins Event DirectorEXECUTIVE SUMMARYGDC 2025 TRENDS REPORT|3Generative AI tools are becoming faster,cheaper,and more efficient for tasks ranging from prototyping to NPC creationbut concerns about copyright and job security persist.The introduction of more affo