77% of developers admitted that they don't do enough quality testing for their releases

According to a recent study published by modl.ai, 77% of video game developers surveyed believe that they do not conduct enough quality assurance (QA) testing for their latest releases.

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The study was aimed at assessing the state of quality control in the game development industry, including the implementation and expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) in QA processes. It turned out that 94% of developers believe that AI will play an important role in the future of game testing. However, only 18% feel fully prepared to implement AI in all QA processes.

The report also states that 70% of respondents have never released a bug-free game. Some big-budget projects, such as STALKER 2 and Cyberpunk 2077, were released with numerous bugs and performance issues, which underscores the importance of effective testing.

Dajana Dimovska, CEO of Indium Play, comments: "You will never be able to find all the bugs, but AI can get you closer. It can take over early test tasks, reducing the need for large QA teams during the production phase. As the game reaches a more playable and polished state, testers come into play, working alongside AI to identify and fix quality issues. This collaboration between experienced testers and AI ensures a better final product."

Despite the recognition of AI's potential in QA, there are obstacles to its widespread adoption, including the complexity of setting up and operating AI systems, the cost of implementing them, and resistance to change due to fears of job losses.

Source: modl.ai