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RPG Maker forum users are racing to archive almost 15 years of valuable resources, as game engine maker announces impending move
Users of the official RPG Maker forums are racing to archive nearly 15 years of valuable resources before the community hub is shut down on December 11, 2026. The closure is part of a community management restructure, with a new forum planned by developers Gotcha Gotcha Games. There are currently no plans for an official archive of the old forums, leaving users to manually save discussions and guides.
RPG Maker U2U Features HD-2D Style Maps
Gotcha Gotcha Games has revealed RPG Maker U2U, a new PC game development software that features a Perspective 2D approach for creating HD-2D style maps. The software will allow users to combine new and old assets, and will be available for testing at BitSummit Punch in May 2026. The company also previously released Action Game Maker.
RPG Maker U2U announced for PC
Gotcha Gotcha Games has officially announced RPG Maker U2U for PC, following a teaser in March. This marks the latest iteration of the popular game creation software.
HD-2D visuals RPG Maker U2U announced
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker U2U, a new game development engine for Windows PC that features HD-2D-like visuals powered by the Unity Engine. The engine introduces a "Perspective 2D" system for creating maps with 3D depth and effects, while retaining the familiar ease of use of the RPG Maker series. A release date has not yet been announced.
Opinion: RPG Maker devs hurt the most by Steam tag changes
Valve's recent changes to Steam's tagging system, which removed engine-specific tags like RPG Maker, are detrimental to developers and fans of games made with these tools. While some tag removals are understandable, eliminating RPG Maker hinders discoverability for niche titles and creative uses of the engine beyond traditional JRPGs. Despite a workaround via SteamDB, the change negatively impacts enthusiasts seeking to find games made with specific development tools.
In its first major visual overhaul ever, RPG Maker will soon let you make games in the style of Octopath Traveler
RPG Maker is receiving its first major visual overhaul, introducing a new style inspired by Octopath Traveler. While specific release details are unknown, the update aims to enhance the visual capabilities of games created with the tool. This change is expected to allow developers to create more detailed and visually appealing projects without significantly altering the asset creation process.
New RPG Maker Entry Announced with HD-2D Style Visual Shift
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker WITH, a new iteration of the game development software. This installment introduces an HD-2D visual style and marks the first console RPG Maker title to allow online sharing of projects and custom assets. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
RPG Maker New Project announced
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced a new project within the RPG Maker series with a teaser trailer. Further details about the game development tool are expected soon.
RPG Maker Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCs
The first annual RPG Maker Awards have announced their winners, with Artis Impact taking home the Grand Award. Other notable winners include Beloved Rapture for Best RPG and Creepy Creepy Love for Best Action. The awards ceremony was part of the RPG Maker Festival 2026, celebrating creators who use the RPG Maker series.
