General/games [ 2025 ]

GDC 2026 State of the Game Industry Reveals Impact of Layoffs, Generative AI, and More

: The global market is projected to surpass $321 billion in 2026, supported by over 3 billion players. In 2025 alone, the market grew by 7%, signaling the start of a new expansion cycle through 2028. General/Games

: 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 GDC 2026 State of the Game Industry Reveals

Technology in 2026 has moved from experimental phases to foundational standards: the market grew by 7%