Scottish Games Network

Scottish Games Industry: A Comprehensive Study

The Scottish games industry has faced significant uncertainty regarding its size and composition, prompting efforts to better map the sector’s true scale.

• Between 2023 and 2025, 22% of UK game developers experienced unemployment due to mass layoffs, studio closures, or contract expirations.
• Screenwriters were the most impacted profession in the UK, with 44% reporting job losses over the three-year period, followed by artists (31%) and game designers (30%).
• TIGA data indicates that the number of game development specialists in the UK fell by 4.5% between May 2024 and September 2025, marking the sharpest decline in the country's history.