The results of the Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2025 are now live and available for free download. Conducted by InGame Job and Values Value, the study collected insights from 1,650 professionals across 85 countries, including developers, artists, designers, marketers, producers, and engineers, to paint a clear picture of the global games job market.
Key insights from the survey include:
- 26% of professionals experienced layoffs in the past year, with game designers, artists, and QA specialists most affected.
- 24% of marketing professionals have left the industry entirely.
- 41% of respondents are working on personal projects.
- 87% still prioritize salary as the most important factor in their careers.
- 50% report feeling burned out.
- Only 1% are interested in creating hyper-casual games.
The full report provides an in-depth look at employment trends, career mobility, job satisfaction, burnout, and AI adoption, highlighting how the rapidly changing industry is shaping the professional landscape.
This year’s study was supported by Scorewarrior (main sponsor), TAPCLAP, Hypercell, HyperVR, Joyteractive, and Tribe.
📥 Download the full report for free:
ingamejob.com/en/games-industry-employment-survey/2025
