NFTs, metaverseAnd web3 they are part of the latest technological trends and the buzzwords of the moment. But what do the developers think? The latest report from the GDC (Game Developers Conference) tells us so.
Ahead of the GDC, the Game Developers Conference in March, the organizers of the event have revealed the results of the annual state of the industry survey. 2300 respondents took part in the survey. And the topic covered was their impression of the NFT, metaverse, web3 and unionization.
According to the report, only 23% of developers interested in web3 technology. As a reminder, this figure was 27% last year. We then noticed that NFTs and cryptography went down in video games. As for 75% of respondentsthey claimed their total disinterest in technology blockchain. Also, the creators were asked if their opinion on the web3 had changed from last year. 56% said they still don’t care.
However, this doesn’t seem to stop it Square Enixthe Japanese video game developer and publisher, is betting on NFTs in its 2023 New Year letter. Apart from that, the majority of developers (14%) believe that Epic Games’ metaverse, Fortnite, provides the true metaverse. Meta and Minecraft are coming up behind him. However, most creators surveyed are wary of the metaverse.
“Nearly half (45%) of respondents did not select any company/platform.” They stated “that the concept of metaverse will never keep its promise “. This is indicated by the press release announcing the results of the investigation.
When asked what the metaverse needs to become sustainable, one creator said the technology needs a ” clear definition In fact, most of those selling the metaverse have no idea what it is. Consumers know even less.
Microsoft and Blizzard lead the way in organizing efforts in the field. And the GDC survey suggests we’ll see even more of them in the years to come. More than 50% of respondents I’m for unionization. Additionally, over 20% say they have discussed organizing efforts at work.
Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard worries the developers interviewed. Only 17% of respondents think major acquisitions like this will benefit the industry. 44% think they will have a negative impact.