Perforce
Software announced the release of the 2025
State of Game Technology Report in collaboration with JetBrains, the intelligent software development tool provider trusted by over 15 million
users and 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. The report surveyed 521
professionals across industries-including gaming, media & entertainment,
automotive, and manufacturing-revealing how game technology has evolved far
beyond traditional entertainment applications.
The report reveals generative AI’s transition from experimental tool to
business essential, with 70% of respondents now incorporating these
technologies into their workflows (up from 65% last year). Media &
Entertainment leads this transformation, with 86% of professionals in this
sector actively leveraging generative AI across diverse applications including
content creation (44%), imaging and prototyping (35%), and code generation and
testing (33%).
Another key industry shift noted this year: 86% of respondents across
industries now integrate version control into their workflows, representing a
significant increase from 69% last year. This statistic highlights how mission-critical
these systems have become as projects grow increasingly complex.
“As game engines expand beyond entertainment into industries like
automotive, medical, and manufacturing, version control has become the
essential foundation for these complex workflows,” says Brent Schiestl,
Senior Director of Product Management at Perforce. “The creation of
increasingly sophisticated visual assets and simulations requires
infrastructure that can handle what others can’t-which is why we’re seeing
adoption surge across technical and creative roles alike.”
“The convergence of game technology and AI represents a fundamental shift
in how creative industries approach innovation,” adds Anastasia Kazakova,
Head of Marketing and BizDev in .NET at JetBrains. “In game development
specifically, we see AI accelerating everything from asset creation and testing
to helping studios iterate faster while maintaining high quality. Thus, we’re
witnessing organizations move beyond experimentation to full-scale integration,
transforming production workflows, creative processes, and ultimately the
player experience.”
The complete 2025 State of Game Technology Report is available for download
today, offering in-depth analysis of game technology and generative AI adoption
for managers and creators alike.
