A recap of recent events:
1. Ubisoft begins voluntary layoffs amid restructuring
Following broader restructuring and project cancellations, Ubisoft has started a collective voluntary termination process at its Paris HQ that could affect up to 200 roles.
2. Growing industry skepticism about generative AI
A recent GDC survey finds that roughly half of developers view generative AI as harmful to the industry, with only a small percentage applying it to player‑facing features despite broader use for tooling and testing.
3. Valve faces £656 M antitrust lawsuit in the UK
Valve, the company behind Steam, is defending against a major class‑action lawsuit alleging anti‑competitive practices related to platform fees and price parity restrictions, potentially impacting platform economics.
4. Industry layoffs remain significant, but hiring begins to stabilize
Analysis shows layoffs have slowed relative to peaks of 2024–25, but overall job losses still loom large even as hiring begins to pick up in certain segments.
5. Post‑pandemic gaming growth trends emerging
A new BCG industry report indicates global gaming engagement rising, with forecasts suggesting growth through 2030. The global games market is estimated to surpass $200 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 3.3%.
