From Kotaku · Alicia Haddick · · 1m
Japanese Game Devs Use AI More Than Half
85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI daily.
In brief
85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI daily. 85.8% of Japanese game developers actively use generative AI in their work, up from 51% last year. Originally reported by Kotaku.
AI Usage in Japanese Games
Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association reports 85.8 percent of Japanese game developers use generative AI in their work.
Rise in AI Adoption
This marks a significant increase from last year’s 51 percent figure, with 1349 developers surveyed at CEDEC.
Daily AI Use
63 percent of developers use generative AI daily, while 22.8 percent use it only occasionally.
Company Policies
8.6 percent of companies have introduced guidance for generative AI use, with 74 percent of CESA members having policies.
Player Feedback
Most developers report benefits like reduced production time, but only 147 claim it improved end-user experience.
Industry Concerns
Mixed player feedback and online concerns have driven policies, with global backlash from games like Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
The big picture
85.8% of Japanese game developers actively use generative AI in their work, up from 51% last year.
