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Unity scrambles to appease developers after controversial per-install fee announcement

  • Unity announced a new pricing model charging developers fees based on game installs, sparking backlash.
  • Developers threatened to abandon Unity's engine over the new fees, seen as detrimental especially to small and mobile developers.
  • In response to the fierce criticism, Unity apologized and vowed to modify the pricing policy, though details remain unclear.
  • Some developers have permanently lost trust in Unity after the "confusion and angst" caused by the initial fee announcement.
  • It remains to be seen whether Unity can win back developers with substantial changes to the pricing model.
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