Crunch or Long Hours Expected as a Normal Part of the Job
The IGDA and Western University have released the 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey. While two-thirds of respondents are satisfied with their jobs, 28 per cent complain about crunch time and 25 per cent complain about overtime that is not described as crunch. Diversity and proper crediting were also issues.
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has released its 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey (DSS) in partnership with Western University. Between 17 May and 20 October 2023, 777 respondents gave their opinions on topics including Diversity, Inclusion, Employment, Crunch, and Proper Crediting. 58 per cent of respondents work in the United States or Canada, 31 per cent are women, 79 per cent identify as White/Caucasian or European.