Live2D
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Major Update Expands Character Expression with Support for "Live2D®" Animated Illustrations!
SmileBoom Co.Ltd. has released version 2.5 for RPG Developer Bakin, introducing support for Live2D animated illustrations to enhance character expression. This update also includes shader management tools, mouse cursor customization, and a new beginner tutorial. Alongside the update, a "SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026" is offering RPG Developer Bakin and its DLCs at discounted prices, with the game itself available at a 30% discount.
Pixel Art x Live2D Deep Sea Visual Novel "Abyssal Moonlight" – Launching May 10
Indie developer Garurai announced that the pixel art and Live2D visual novel "Abyssal Moonlight Prologue" will launch on May 10, 2026. The game features a unique "digital pop-up book" presentation and explores a harsh deep-sea fantasy world with themes of social disparity. It will be available for free on Novel Game Collection and Itch.io.
Enhancing Game “Visuals” and “Ease of Creation” Major Update Ver. 2.4 Released
SmileBoom Co.Ltd. has released major update Ver. 2.4 for its game creation tool, RPG Developer Bakin. This update introduces enhanced visual features like shadow maps and new functions to streamline event creation, improving development efficiency. The company also announced future plans for Live2D support and is currently holding a "SmileBoom Golden Week Sale 2026" with discounts on the base game and DLC.
