• 15% were laid off and have found a new job in 2023-2024, with 5% still searching

• Top laid off roles: HR & Recruiters, QA, Artists

• 10% of respondents changed their job last year and switched from gamedev to another industry

• Localization and Sound Specialists, Artists, QA, and Project Managers feel the most vulnerable to potential layoffs

• Only 1% of developers working on Hyper Casual projects would like to continue developing games in this genre

• 39% of game developers have pet projects 

• Some of the most common cases of discrimination among the respondents are: Gender Discrimination (32%), Age Discrimination (21%), and National Origin Discrimination (17%)

• 54% of game developers use AI in their daily work and find it helpful. Last year, this figure was 17% lower

• Professional burnout, unprofessional management, and poor work-life balance are the top three issues respondents experience at their current workplace

• Most wanted employers: CD Projekt Red, Larian Studios, Activision Blizzard, Superсell, Rockstar Games, Riot Games, Ubisoft

This anonymous study was conducted from March to June 2024 for the eighth time and the second on an international level by Values Value and InGame Job. It provides insights into trends in wages, job satisfaction, and career growth within the gaming industry.

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