Insights shed a positive light on 2025
Let’s take a brief moment for some Friday evening optimism, shall we? Despite what has been a challenging year or so for the gaming sector, the forecast appears somewhat brighter for 2025 thus far – and a recent report supports this, showcasing that a significant number of game developers expect growth in the industry this year.
From a survey of 150 senior Unity game developers conducted by Metaplay, 77% anticipate industry expansion in 2025. New game launches are expected to boost that growth, with 90% of these developers planning to debut new video games this calendar year.
In yet another encouraging sign for the industry, the survey also revealed that more than two-thirds of these game creators foresee “fewer layoffs and studio closures” this year – which, considering recent events over the past twelve months, is indeed reassuring news to hear.
As we noted in our earlier GTA 6 article, rising production costs have been a concern for the industry in recent years, yet the majority of developers surveyed here believe those costs could also rise in 2025. The projected percentage of positive responses was 63%, while “utilizing technology driven by artificial intelligence” is expected to be a key factor in reducing these game development expenses – a topic likely to spark considerable debate among fans.
Finally, despite reports of two prominent Sony studio closures surfacing earlier today, live service games are still projected to be significant revenue generators in 2025. Over three-quarters of the developers surveyed indicate that live service titles will contribute substantially to profits this year, which isn’t particularly surprising overall.
What are your thoughts on this new industry report? Share your opinions on these findings below.
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Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox and enjoys action, racing, and straight-up shooting games on any Xbox title he can get his hands on. When he’s not gripping an Xbox controller as if his life depends on it, Ben spends his time listening to music that is far older than him, watching football on the