Game developers in Europe are more worried that artificial intelligence will push them to speed up their work pace, rather than replace their roles

Game developers in Europe are more worried that artificial intelligence will push them to speed up their work pace, rather than replace their roles

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A survey suggests that 61% of game developers in Europe are apprehensive about the pressure to increase their speed and output due to generative AI technologies. However, only 35% are worried that AI could jeopardize their employment or lessen the demand for their roles.

The insights come from the report, 'Talent Signals Reshaping the Games Industry', authored by Tanja Loktionova of Values Value and InGame Job.

This analysis includes data from the 10th Big Games Industry Employment Survey. A preliminary summary is available here, with the full report scheduled for a November 2026 release.

Approximately 51% of those surveyed worry that the quality of work might decline with the use of generative AI, and 46% say AI complicates skill assessment. Ethical concerns about AI were raised by less than 29% of participants, with 12% expressing no worries at all.

The findings indicate that 78% of respondents have seen their work affected by AI, with 33% experiencing a major shift and 45% encountering moderate changes. Meanwhile, 22% noticed no impact.

From an employment perspective, 35% of business leaders have opted against hiring, finding AI solutions capable of doing the tasks required. In terms of business performance, 48% of founders are currently experiencing financial losses, and 60% are purposefully maintaining a smaller workforce.

In related news, Gamescom Dev's annual speaker survey indicated that 83% anticipate that generative AI will influence both team dynamics and productivity levels.

Regarding AI's influence on employment, 36% expect it to alter job roles without affecting team numbers, whereas 33% forecast a decrease in team size. Additionally, 14% believe AI will escalate individual productivity, while 17% don't foresee cuts in workforce size.