Market (Overall)ยทUpdated Jun 25, 2026 by Perforce
Game engines are expanding beyond gaming, with 50% of developers now applying them to sectors like automotive, healthcare, and media, while Unreal Engine holds a 63% market share.
Generative AI has reached 65% institutional adoption as organizations integrate the technology to streamline development workflows.
Cloud-based development is now standard for nearly 50% of the industry, with Amazon Web Services serving as the primary infrastructure provider.
To combat technical complexities and data management challenges, firms are prioritizing toolset consolidation and robust version control systems like Perforce Helix Core and Git-based platforms.
Industry labor dynamics have shifted toward cross-functional adaptability following recent layoffs, with employers prioritizing versatile skill sets over narrow specialization.
While Microsoft Visual Studio and Jenkins remain dominant in AAA development, modern alternatives such as JetBrains Rider and GitHub Actions are gaining significant market traction.
Game engines are expanding beyond gaming, with 50% of developers now applying them to sectors like automotive, healthcare, and media, while Unreal Engine holds a 63% market share.
Generative AI has reached 65% institutional adoption as organizations integrate the technology to streamline development workflows.
Cloud-based development is now standard for nearly 50% of the industry, with Amazon Web Services serving as the primary infrastructure provider.
To combat technical complexities and data management challenges, firms are prioritizing toolset consolidation and robust version control systems like Perforce Helix Core and Git-based platforms.
Industry labor dynamics have shifted toward cross-functional adaptability following recent layoffs, with employers prioritizing versatile skill sets over narrow specialization.
While Microsoft Visual Studio and Jenkins remain dominant in AAA development, modern alternatives such as JetBrains Rider and GitHub Actions are gaining significant market traction.