85.8% of Japanese game developers use AI in work, survey finds
Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) shared preliminary survey results this month, showing 85.8% of Japanese game developers now use generative AI—up from 51% last year. The survey of 1,349 developers at the CEDEC conference found 63% use AI daily, 22.8% occasionally, and 8.6% report company policies on its use. Most cite productivity gains, with 837 saying it expands…
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- 85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI, per CESA’s preliminary survey of 1,349 respondents
- 63% use AI daily, 22.8% occasionally, and 8.6% say their companies have set AI usage policies
- Most developers report AI reduces costs and boosts creativity, but only 147 cite improved player experience
Over 85 Percent Of Japanese Game Developers Are Using AI
kotaku.com · 30 September 2026
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