Overview

• GameMaker, a popular 2D game engine, is now free for non-commercial use on all non-console platforms.
• The company is also introducing a one-time fee commercial license, replacing its previous subscription model.
• This move is seen as a response to recent controversial pricing changes by other platforms, notably Unity.
• GameMaker's user base has reportedly tripled since its acquisition by Opera Software in 2021.
• Console developers and enterprise subscriptions are not affected by these changes.