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Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2024: Salaries, Compensation Trends and State of the Games Sector in Europe

• The European games industry faces significant instability, with 15% of the workforce experiencing layoffs and 10% leaving the sector entirely, disproportionately impacting junior professionals.
• AI adoption has surged by 17% year-over-year, with 54% of industry professionals now integrating these tools into their daily workflows.
• Systemic workplace issues persist, as 32% of respondents reported gender-based bias and 26% cited ageism, contributing to a gender pay gap rooted in a lack of female leadership and technical representation.