According to the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) survey, the use of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry has become commonplace. Over half of game developers report utilizing AI tools in their work.
AI Usage in Game Development
According to the annual State of the Game Industry report, most developers have begun to actively use AI for asset creation, narrative development, and environment modeling. Initially, AI was applied in non-creative tasks such as project planning and user engagement, but now its use is spreading into creative processes.
Legal Aspects of AI Implementation
With the growing use of AI in the gaming industry, legal issues have arisen. Developers are raising copyright questions, particularly regarding the training of generative AI models and the presence of unverified material. Due to the lack of standardized legal frameworks, studios face uncertainty in liability matters.
Changes in Staffing and Roles
Changes in workflows are also impacting hiring practices. Studios are reassessing staff numbers, particularly in writing, quality assurance, and art departments. While there have been no mass layoffs, a slow transition towards reduced routine tasks and increased technical oversight is noticeable.
Thus, the GDC 2025 survey highlights that the introduction of artificial intelligence will not lead to the disappearance of creative jobs, but will redefine the structure of work and team approaches.
