Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Game Developers Conference
The HTC Vive has overtaken the Oculus Rift as the primary platform for VR/AR development, with 40% of developers planning to support it for their next project.
Despite 61% of developers not currently working in VR, 75% of the industry views immersive technology as a sustainable long-term business, with AR expected to dominate within 20 years.
For the first time in the survey's history, developer interest in Android (54%) has surpassed iOS (51%) as a primary mobile target.
The industry is shifting toward self-sufficiency, with 55% of projects funded internally and 54% of developers operating without a traditional publisher.
Confidence in eSports has reached an all-time high, with 90% of developers affirming its long-term sustainability as a mainstream fixture.
Developers remain cautious regarding console hardware, with 41% undecided on the impact of mid-cycle refreshes like the PS4 Pro and Project Scorpio on the traditional fixed-spec console model.
While 50% of developers predict the Nintendo Switch will outsell the Wii U, interest in crowdfunding as a financial model has declined, with 46% of respondents expressing no interest in it.
The HTC Vive has overtaken the Oculus Rift as the primary platform for VR/AR development, with 40% of developers planning to support it for their next project.
Despite 61% of developers not currently working in VR, 75% of the industry views immersive technology as a sustainable long-term business, with AR expected to dominate within 20 years.
For the first time in the survey's history, developer interest in Android (54%) has surpassed iOS (51%) as a primary mobile target.
The industry is shifting toward self-sufficiency, with 55% of projects funded internally and 54% of developers operating without a traditional publisher.
Confidence in eSports has reached an all-time high, with 90% of developers affirming its long-term sustainability as a mainstream fixture.
Developers remain cautious regarding console hardware, with 41% undecided on the impact of mid-cycle refreshes like the PS4 Pro and Project Scorpio on the traditional fixed-spec console model.
While 50% of developers predict the Nintendo Switch will outsell the Wii U, interest in crowdfunding as a financial model has declined, with 46% of respondents expressing no interest in it.