In 2025, we’ve seen a growing conversation about the state of AI in video games. As all corners of the creative sectors brace for the continued integration of AI, concerns of how this emerging technology is being used in games continue to swirl.
2025 has been a tumultuous year for the gaming industry. In this year alone, an estimated 3,563 layoffs have been made. From developers, to artists, to voice actors and even the players, the gaming industry has been walking on eggshells in many ways as it traverses what could only be looked at as a transition phase for how games are made. AI is being used in many ways for game development, with some success stories being told. Arc Raiders, the latest multiplayer game to become a viral sensation, integrates voice lines created through AI assistance

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