Game developers are struggling to stay productive during the pandemic

As the pandemic continues to keep people inside, some jobs have shifted from office culture to working from home. For developers adjusting to this new reality, many say they’re struggling to stay focused and productive under the new conditions, according to a new survey published by GDC. The results, released today, include almost 2,500 developers.

Of those who responded to the survey, 70 percent say they’ve switched to working from home. Workers cited specific problems around child care, communication, distractions, as well as general anxiety over larger troubles. “The biggest overall team challenge has been managing ambient stress,” wrote one respondent. “Everyone has been affected by the pandemic in some way, even if not directly,...

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