GDC Trends Report 2026: As use of generative AI rises, devs face “infrastructure problem”
Organisers of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 have released the second annual GDC Trends report, offering insights into emerging industry trends. This year’s event highlighted five key trends: adoption of generative AI, growth in co-development, increased dual monetisation in mobile gaming, challenges in securing funding and publishing partnerships, and evolving advocacy policies and accessibility concerns….