According to the latest survey report "2026 State of the Games Industry" released by Informa Tech, the organizer of GDC (Game Developers Conference), the resistance toward artificial intelligence (AI) among game professionals is spreading at an unprecedented speed. Among more than 2,300 industry professionals surveyed, 52% clearly stated that AI has had a negative impact on the industry.

Looking back at data from the past three years, this pessimistic sentiment has shown a sharp upward trend, while the proportion of professionals with a positive view of AI is rapidly decreasing.

The survey shows that developers are most concerned about AI eroding core positions that require high creativity. Here are the specific areas considered to be most negatively affected:

  • Art Design: 64%

  • Game Design and Scriptwriting: 63%

  • Programming Development: 59%

Ironically, these are precisely the fields where many game developers are currently pushing for AI solutions. The contradiction between frontline employees and management is becoming increasingly prominent.

Tool Selection: ChatGPT Still Dominates

In terms of preference for AI tools, the old industry giants remain firmly in control:

  • ChatGPT holds an absolute lead with a 74% usage rate.

  • Other major tech giants' flagship tools may vary in ranking, but none have been able to challenge its market dominance.

Aside from the technological impact, the shadow of layoffs still looms over the game industry in 2026. The survey reflects deep anxiety among developers about their career prospects, especially for newcomers, as the popularity of AI has made competition for entry-level positions extremely fierce.