Why European gamedev studios hired 24% more freelancers in 2025
Description
Game production is restructuring. Studios of every size are moving away from large permanent teams toward flexible, project-based talent models.
This report breaks down what’s driving the shift, how freelancer earnings are evolving across roles and regions, and why short-term contracts are growing faster than any other engagement type. Built on Mellow’s 2025 platform data covering 2,000+ contractors and 150+ game studios.
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