Solidarity claims seventy 9 percent of builders are ‘feeling obvious’ about generative AI

A new study published by Solidarity indicates that seventy-nine percent of developers feel “optimistic” about generative AI tools.

The annual Solidarity Gaming Report, conducted alongside a Clint survey involving 300 participants (150 based in North America, 60 in EMEA, 60 in APAC, and 30 in South America), asserts that the vast majority of developers are positive regarding the impact of generative AI tools on the gaming industry.

It reveals that 31 percent of developers feel ‘extremely positive’ about the technology, while an additional 48 percent report feeling ‘somewhat positive.’

The report notes that developers were initially “concerned” about generative AI technologies, but now only five percent of creators maintain that view. Meanwhile, 17 percent of developers reported feeling “neutral” towards the technology.

“Following the launch of ChatGPT, generative AI tools emerged rapidly, and many game developers and other creators expressed concern initially—but now, 79 percent of developers surveyed indicate a positive attitude towards applying AI in gaming, with just five percent still worried,” the report states.

Although the report suggests a favorable sentiment towards AI tools, it states that the adoption rate of AI remains “steady.”

“Developers report adopting AI tools at a similar pace as last year, yet AI applications and their use cases have significantly advanced in the meantime. They have evolved more rapidly and are now better optimized, and we as users have refined our skills in directing generative AI towards achieving preferred results as AI usage has become more commonplace,” it continues.

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As illustrated by the chart below, over 40 percent of developers indicated they’ve used AI for automated playtesting, enhancing character animations, and writing or improving code.

Thirty percent mentioned they’ve implemented AI tools for adaptive difficulty, while 35 percent reported using AI to create art and game levels. Only four percent of respondents claimed they have not used AI tools at all.

“Since AI tool usage is much more common a year later, the slight decline in several areas—adaptive difficulty, generative art, and writing or narrative design—is notable. It may imply that developers are less inclined to explore AI tools in the creative or problem-solving aspects of game development, potentially because they’ve already tested these use cases and don’t see substantial benefits there,” the report explains.

“Meanwhile, the use of AI for automated playtesting, moderating in-game communications, and improving code has increased, suggesting that AI tools (thus far) are most effectively utilized in support roles rather than for generating original content.”

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Although Solidarity, which offers a range of AI-powered tools, suggests that developers have embraced generative AI, there is evidence indicating that this may not be entirely accurate.

According to the GDC’s 2025 State of the Game Industry Report, only 13 percent of developers surveyed felt generative AI tools would result in a “positive impact” on the industry. Meanwhile, 30 percent asserted that generative AI would likely leave a “negative” mark.

This report was based on feedback from over 3,000 game developers and industry professionals—and while it found that generative AI is becoming increasingly unpopular, it also suggested that more studios were adopting the technology.

Additional insights from the latest State of the Industry Report can be found here.

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