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The latest GDC State of the Game Industry report, compiled from responses by thousands of developers, shows a substantial shift in attitudes toward generative AI tools. For the first time a clear majority of respondents say GenAI is damaging the industry, even though use of those tools among teams has not increased from last year.

  • Negative sentiment rises: 52% of surveyed professionals now believe GenAI is having a harmful effect on the games industry, up sharply from 30% in 2025 and 18% in 2024.
  • Adoption steady: 52% reported that they or someone at their company use GenAI tools, while 35% said no — figures unchanged from GDC's 2025 survey.
  • Fewer optimists: Only 7% of respondents think GenAI is delivering positive outcomes, down from 13% the year before.
  • Opinion hardens without more usage: The shift toward negative views appears to reflect changing perceptions rather than a jump in tool uptake across the industry.
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun