Game developers use generative AI to increase
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40% of game developers say generative AI tools are part of their work, an increase from 36% in 2025, with free game developers and mobile game studios adopting at higher rates of 58% and 70%, respectively. 73% of respondents use AI for research and brainstorming, 62% for data analysis and summarization, and 56% for code generation and debugging. The Verge reported this trend, noting the expanding application of generative AI in game development.
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- The Verge · AIMore game developers are starting to use generative AI
40% of game developers say generative AI tools are part of their work, an increase from 36% in 2025, with higher adoption rates among free game developers and mobile game studios reaching 58% and 70% respectively. 73% of respondents use AI for research and brainstorming, 62% for data analysis and summarization, and 56% for code generation and debugging.
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