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- A survey revealed that 80% of game developers out of the 3000 surveyed are only targeting the PC market instead of consoles.
- The figure has risen from 66% in 2024, seeing significant gains over the last few years as more developers move towards PC.
- One in ten developers was also laid off last year.
The gaming industry has been adapting in various ways to maximize profits and reach the widest gaming audiences. Over the years, PC gaming has also continued to grow exponentially compared to consoles due to various advantages.
A new survey now reveals that 80% of game developers producing games are now targeting PC markets instead of consoles.
Why it matters: The survey shows developers shifting focus to PC markets, suggesting consoles may become less important in the future.
GDC’s 2025 State Of The Game Industry survey reveals that 80% of game developers are making games for PC—up from 66% last year. The figure has increased massively in the last few years, as only 58% of developers were working on projects for PC in 2021.
On the flip side, only 38% of developers are targeting PS5 or its Pro variant, while only 34% are involved with Xbox Series X|S.
The survey also reveals that one in ten developers was fired last year as multiple gaming studios—except Nintendo—laid off droves of their talents.
A past report also recently uncovered that PC gaming has become bigger than ever, surpassing consoles in terms of games sold. Additionally, PC gaming contributed the most to the whole industry’s growth by generating $40.4 billion in revenue two years ago.
It is best to take this survey with a grain of salt, as only 3000 developers were surveyed to reach this conclusion out of the entire industry. Console makers are also battling the changing trends by going multiplatform—while also adapting in various other ways.
Will this figure continue to increase as the disparity between PC and console gaming grows, or do you see it settling down in the next few years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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