European studio expenditure on external talent rises 63% in 2025
European game studios significantly increased spending on external talent by 63% in 2025, outpacing global growth. This rise in freelancer expenditure, coupled with a 24% increase in freelance collaborations, highlights a shift towards a two-tier team model. Studios face challenges in sourcing qualified specialists, while freelancers grapple with income stability and finding projects, with many concerned about AI's impact on job security and workload.
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- Company: Values Value
- Company: InGame Job
- Topic: Freelancing
- Topic: Layoffs
- Topic: Generative AI
- Topic: Industry Trends
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