85.8% of surveyed Japanese game developers reportedly use generative AI
CESA’s 2026 Game Industry Report preview puts daily use at 63% and occasional use at 22.8%, listing efficiency, shorter development cycles and lower costs among the expected benefits.
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A preview of CESA’s 2026 Game Industry Report says 85.8% of surveyed Japanese game developers use generative AI, up from 51% in 2025. That includes 63% using it daily and 22.8% occasionally. The preview lists operational efficiency, shorter development cycles and reduced costs as expected benefits, rather than demonstrated results.
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