# Japanese Game Devs Use AI More Than Half

> 85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI daily.
- Title: Japanese Game Devs Use AI More Than Half · Kotaku | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: japanese, game developers, generative ai, level-5, cesa, cedec, technology, news, Game, Devs, Use, More
- Source: Kotaku — https://kotaku.com/over-85-percent-of-japanese-game-developers-are-using-ai-2000736041
- Author: Alicia Haddick
- Published: 2026-09-30T21:10:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japanese, game developers, ai, generative ai, level-5, cesa, cedec, technology, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

85.8% of Japanese game developers actively use generative AI in their work, up from 51% last year.