: While profits hit record highs, approximately 28% to 33% of developers have lost their jobs since 2024. This has led to a climate of "trauma" and distrust among industry professionals.
: The "growth at all costs" model for mobile games has ended. Studios now focus on monetization efficiency and high lifetime value (LTV) per user rather than raw download volume. Key Technology Trends General/Games
GDC 2026 State of the Game Industry Reveals Impact of Layoffs, Generative AI, and More : While profits hit record highs, approximately 28%