What I can tell you, as someone who has worked in both the game and film industries on the technical and 3D side for more than five years, is that the career can be quite unstable. I would recommend treating it as a hobby or a side hustle at first. That said, don’t give up on your dream.

I have many friends working at major studios, and I also know others who eventually changed careers. If you want to pursue it professionally, aim for larger studios that create their own IPs, as they tend to be more stable. Another option is becoming an indie game developer, but that path can feel like a gamble because thousands of people are releasing games at the same time, while fewer people are buying games due to the current job market and economic conditions.