Almost 86% of Japanese game developers are using AI in their workflows, up from 51% in 2025

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In context: With AI coding assistants becoming an integral part of the software development process for professional programmers, many video game devs are reportedly using generative AI regularly in their workflows. A new report released at the 2026 Tokyo Game Show reveals just how widespread the practice has become.

According to a survey conducted by the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association (CESA), there has been a massive surge in AI adoption among video game developers in Japan, with 85.8% of respondents reporting that they use generative AI as part of their game development process. While 63% of surveyed developers said they use AI tools daily, 22.8% said they use them only occasionally.

The survey results indicate that generative AI usage in the Japanese video game industry has increased by more than 70% since last...

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