Nearly one-third of non-US game developers cancelled US travel over immigration, gender policies

A PC Gamer report says nearly one-third of non‑US game developers have cancelled plans to travel to the United States because of the country’s immigration and gender identity policies. The survey found 60% of “non‑US industry leaders and investors” said current U.S. immigration policies have impacted either their ability or their desire to do business with American companies.

Among U.S.-based professionals at companies with at least 20 employees, 18% said their ability to recruit or retain talent has been impacted, 42% said there was no impact and 40% were unsure; at companies with at least 100 employees, 21% said they’ve been impacted, 38% reported no impact and 41% were unsure.

PC Gamer’s article also said a promised crackdown on so‑called “illegal immigrants” by President Donald Trump has become a violent free‑for‑all with multiple killings the government and security forces have insisted were justified, and noted some countries have issued travel advisories.

The piece cited Canada’s 2025 warning that people with gender‑neutral passports could face difficulty entering the U.S. after an executive order directing the government to recognize only two sexes.

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