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One-third of developers impacted by layoffs in last 12 months, according to GDC survey

35 percent of game developers have been impacted by layoffs in last 12 months and half are concerned more job cuts are …

35 percent of game developers have been impacted by layoffs in last 12 months and half are concerned more job cuts are on the way. 56 percent of those polled said they were concerned their company could announce more layoffs in the next 12 months, with many citing post-pandemic course correction, studio conglomeration, and economic uncertainty as possible explanations. Developers working in narrative, visual arts, and QA were more likely to say AI would have a negative impact on the industry, and those in business, marketing, and programming tended to view the technology more positively.

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