GDC November 2026 survey shows 40% of developers using generative AI

The GDC 2026 survey of over 2,600 game industry professionals across 69 countries found that 40% use generative AI tools as part of their job, up from 36% last year, with usage rising from 37% to 44% outside the US while US usage stayed within the margin of error at 38%. The report also notes 34% of respondents were laid off in the last two years, 54% of those laid off remain unemployed, and 62% of educators allow, encourage, or require students to use generative AI in game development coursework. Godot is used by 6% overall and 11% of indie developers.