One-Third of US Game Developers Report Job Loss in Past Two Years, GDC Survey Finds

A new survey from the organizers of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) reveals that 33% of U.S. video game industry professionals experienced layoffs over the last two years. Globally, that figure settles at 28%, signaling widespread instability across the sector. The 2026 State of the Game Industry Report also highlighted strong support for unionization among affected workers.