GameMaker's GMRT runtime will soon be free for all developers
GameMaker, owned by Opera, will make its GMRT runtime free for all developers starting January 1, 2027, removing the need for professional licenses to ship games on PC, mobile, and browser platforms. This move aims to increase accessibility for indie game development. The announcement comes amidst industry-wide shifts in game engine business models, with competitors like Unity and Epic Games also exploring new features and pricing strategies.
- Entities
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Unreal Engine
- Company: Epic Games
- Company: Unity
- Company: Opera
- Topic: AI Programming
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Game: Godot
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Game Development
- Person: Bryant Francis
- Topic: Game Engines
- Game: Unreal Engine for Fortnite
- Company: GameMaker
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