State of the Game Industry: November 2026

Find Out Where The Industry Is Going

GDC’s annual State of the Game Industry (SOTI) report provides valuable insights into game technologies, careers, and the broader game industry community. For over a decade, it’s created a space for the thoughts and views of thousands of game industry professionals. By analyzing survey data and offering comparisons and context, this report equips studios of all sizes and developers with actionable information to guide decision-making.

Topics and takeaways:

Generative AI – usage and sentiment
Engines, Platforms, & Features – what they’re using and plan to build for
The Business of Games – how studios make money and fund their projects
Layoffs – who has been affected and confidence in the future
Labor – crunch, building games with accessibility in mind, DEI, unions

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