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29% UK Game Studios Face Skill Shortages, Outsource More

4/30/2026

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TIGA reports that 29% of UK game studios still face skill shortages.
Seventy-nine percent blame unqualified applicants, with over half saying programming is the hardest role to fill.
Consequently, 62% of studios have increased workloads, while 40% have turned to outsourcing.
To address gaps, 68% promote internally, 57% outsource, and 51% expand training, averaging 13.5 days per employee.

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Story summary

TIGA reports that 29% of UK game studios still face skill shortages.
Seventy-nine percent blame unqualified applicants, with over half saying programming is the hardest role to fill.
Consequently, 62% of studios have increased workloads, while 40% have turned to outsourcing.
To address gaps, 68% promote internally, 57% outsource, and 51% expand training, averaging 13.5 days per employee.