More game developers are using generative AI than they did last year

The GDC Festival of Gaming’s latest annual industry survey shows an increase in AI usage among game developers.

The GDC Festival of Gaming’s latest annual industry survey shows an increase in AI usage among game developers.

by Jay PetersNov 12, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
A photo from the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 event.
Image: GDC Festival of GamingJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.