The State of the Art - What ArtStation Data Tells Us About the Industry

Explore comprehensive industry trends and insights from ArtStation's State of the Art report in this 33-minute conference talk from Unreal Fest Stockholm 2025. Discover how the games industry's artistic landscape is evolving through platform-wide data analysis that reveals shifts in artist skills, software usage patterns, and hiring trends. Gain valuable perspectives on emerging expectations from both educators and studio recruiters, supported by data collected from across ArtStation's platform and input from art schools and industry professionals. Learn about the tools and skills that are currently in demand, understand what studios are actively seeking in candidates, and explore how educational programs can better align with the industry's current direction. Whether you're involved in hiring talent, teaching aspiring artists, or developing your own career in game art, this session provides data-driven insights into where the artistic side of the games industry is heading and how various stakeholders can adapt to these evolving trends.