European Game Developers More Concerned AI Will Pressure Them to Work Faster Than Take Jobs

A recent games industry employment survey indicates that European game developers are primarily concerned that generative AI will pressure them to work faster and produce more, rather than cause them to lose their jobs. According to the findings, 61% of European game developers expressed concern over increased production speed expectations, whereas only 35% believe AI might cause them to lose their job or reduce demand for their role.

The data comes from the report titled 'Talent Signals Reshaping the Games Industry', authored by Values Value founder and InGame Job co-founder Tanja Loktionova. The report draws upon data gathered from the 10th Big Games Industry Employment Survey. While a condensed preliminary report is currently available, the complete report is scheduled for publication in November 2026.

Additional findings from the survey show that just over half of respondents are worried generative AI could reduce overall work quality, and 46% believe that AI makes it harder to assess actual skills. Conversely, fewer respondents reported ethical concerns about AI at 29%, and 12% stated they had no concerns at all. Overall, AI has changed how 78% of respondents work, with 33% noting significant changes and 45% experiencing some change.

Regarding company operations and hiring perspectives, the report revealed that 35% of company founders have chosen not to hire an individual because AI tools could perform the work. Furthermore, 48% of founders reported that their company is currently operating at a loss, and 60% are intentionally keeping their teams small.