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: While profits hit record highs, approximately 28% to 33% of developers have lost their jobs since 2024. This has led to a climate of "trauma" and distrust among industry professionals.

Despite the high revenue, the industry is undergoing a severe structural realignment: General/Games

GDC 2026 State of the Game Industry Reveals Impact of Layoffs, Generative AI, and More : While profits hit record highs, approximately 28%

: The "growth at all costs" model for mobile games has ended. Studios now focus on monetization efficiency and high lifetime value (LTV) per user rather than raw download volume. Key Technology Trends : While profits hit record highs

Technology in 2026 has moved from experimental phases to foundational standards: