A photo from the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 event. More video game developers are using generative AI tools in their jobs compared to last year, according to the GDC Festival of Gaming's latest annual industry survey. Forty percent of developers surveyed say they use it "as part of their jo b," an increase from 36 percent in 2025. Usage was higher with game developers that work on free-to-play games at 58 percent and mobile-only studio workers at 70 percent. The survey is being published as the game industry continues to reckon with generative AI tools. While many game developers, particularly indie developers, have spoken out strongly against the technology, AI is at the center of indie awa … Read the full story at The Verge. ...read more read less