US EditionNew Survey Shows How a Near-Majority of Game Developers Are Looking to Leave the Industry Due to Mass Layoffs and Instability
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News from HD Tecnología. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Dismissals continue to hit the video game industry hard, and the impact is already beginning to be noticed inside. A new study reveals that 44% of developers want to leave the sector, mainly because of the lack of job stability that has been dragging in recent years.The situation is not easy, and reflects a delicate moment for one of the biggest entertainment markets.Const…
Almost 50% Of Developers Are Thinking Of Leaving The Gaming Industry Due To Layoffs
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New Survey Shows How a Near-Majority of Game Developers Are Looking to Leave the Industry Due to Mass Layoffs and Instability
We all know mass layoffs are a major issue the video games industry has been facing for the last several years. It doesn't matter if you helped develop the best-selling game of the year, or if your game died within a year, game developers cannot trust that their jobs will be safe, and a new survey from Skillsearch has just put some numbers to how it is impacting the way developers navigate the industry. Spotted by GamesIndustry.Biz, Skillsearch'…
44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies
A survey from games recruitment firm Skillsearch has found that overall, 44% of respondents have considered leaving the industry due to redundancies. In the UK, 76% said they will be or are considering job hunting outside of the industry in 2026.
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