Game developers outraged over Unity's new per-install fees, some announce plans to switch engines
- Unity will charge developers a fee for each game install after hitting revenue and lifetime install thresholds starting in 2024.
- Fees will range from $0.15 to $0.20 per install based on subscription tier, with higher charges for Unity Pro members.
- Developers have expressed concerns about impacts on indie, free-to-play, and charity game models.
- In response to backlash, some developers plan to abandon Unity for alternative game engines.
- Unity is also eliminating the Unity Plus subscription tier in favor of higher Unity Pro fees.