Game studios deal with uncertainty by doing more with less | Unity
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Summary
Unity’s annual gaming trends report for 2025 highlights how developers are innovating with scarce resources to manage risks during industry volatility.
Developers are doing more with less to avoid overhiring or taking on debt, stretching resources with innovative technology, and cutting costs to increase profitability while reducing exposure;
Studios are cautiously exploring new media, formats, and features in their multiplayer games while sticking with trusted platforms;
Developers are aiming to make bigger games to increase value while exploring new technologies to solve internal organizational issues;
Despite economic uncertainties, solo and small studios are forecasted to rise as developers anticipate live service games and more web games.