GDC Survey: Devs More Interested in PS5 Than XSX or even Switch; 40% Think EGS Will Be a Success

[Angie]

As usual ahead of GDC, the organizers have conducted a survey among game developers. The report just came in, and it's very interesting to look at. For instance, it seems like among consoles interest for the upcoming PlayStation 5 is higher than Xbox Series X (38% vs 25%), and the PS5 even manages to narrowly beat the Nintendo Switch (37%). PC remains king, though, with 50% of the preferences.

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The GDC survey also asked developers whether they are focused on next-generation platforms, current-generation platforms, or both. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the latter two options still dominate the results with 22% and 34%, respectively, while only 5% of the participants in the survey are developing a next-gen only game. The remaining 39% replied that they don't know yet at this time.

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A section of the survey was specifically dedicated to the ongoing PC digital stores war. The GDC report suggests developers believe 15% would be an adequate fee for Steam, instead of the current 30%. Only 6% of the developers are okay with the current deal.

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Additionally, 40% of the participants in the GDC survey are convinced the Epic Games store will turn out to be a success in the long run, while 35% replied 'Maybe', 18% 'Don't Know', and only 7% said no outright.

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Full article at Wccftech

 

[Deleted member 59519]

7% of developers not involved with development? 🤔

 

[Blue Hedgehog]

It's only a 1% difference between PS5 and Switch

 

[Sidewinder]

27% VR headsets, nice!

 

[sabrina]

that's one way to cherry-pick your data

 

[Sphinx]

This is a repeated thread

 

[Deleted member 6263]

...but also way more are interested in PC, but who wants to read that kind of article title.

 

[sleepr]

Not surprising considering the hardware and tools.

 

[Porygon]

Have you guys heard about the likes in that Playstation Instagram post?

 

[srtrestre]

that's one way to cherry-pick your data

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Yeap.

 

[TeenageFBI]

This is the worst article/thread title.

 

[Deleted member 16908]

Isn't PC by far the easiest platform to develop for? That would explain why it's so popular.

 

[Randomly Generated]

Some great cherry picking in that title, OP.

 

[DixieDean82]

$$$

 

[IneptEMP]

Third party support on Switch largely comes from indie developers. Not sure how well represented they are at GDC. Would love to see their opinion on current/future consoles

 

[Deleted member 5725]

So happy to see that VR interest.

 

[BlueManifest]

It's only a 1% difference between PS5 and Switch

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Yea I would say that's basically a tie

 

[Meatwad]

Why was Intellivision Amico left off of the survey?

 

[Angie]

This is the worst thread title.

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Some great cherry picking in that title, OP.

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Blame Wccftech. It's the author title.
You can check in the link that I posted

 

[Windu]

5% Voice Assistant eh? Give me that AI Dungeon Master Devs.

 

[Deleted member 2772]

That is the worst article title I've ever seen.

 

[Mass Effect]

OP trying to start a console war and launcher war in the same thread with that title.

I don't think this forum could handle it

 

[Charpunk]

Stadia on the rise!

 

[Redcrayon]

Already being discussed here:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/gi...-making-games-for-the-next-generation.166573/