"Game Industry Faces Layoffs, AI Adoption, and Predictions of Future Closures"

The GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report revealed that approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs in 2023, with 9 percent reporting personal layoffs and 17 percent witnessing colleagues being let go. The survey highlighted disparities among disciplines, with QA professionals being hit the hardest. Concerns about further layoffs loom large, with over half of respondents expressing worry about potential future layoffs. Some developers expressed hope for industry changes, including better workplace protections and the potential for new start-ups to revolutionize game development.