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The GameMaker GMRT runtime will be free for commercial use starting January 1, 2027.

Game DevelopmentTechnologyConflictIndie DevelopersOct 23, 2026score 0.312 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the announcement that GameMaker's GMRT runtime will be free for commercial use starting January 1, 2027, on multiple platforms, with consoles still requiring an enterprise license. It highlights the potential impact on developers and the reduced cost of using the engine.

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The GameMaker GMRT runtime will be free for commercial use starting January 1, 2027.
Parent: Software LicensingEntity: GameMaker GMRT RuntimeImpact: positiveDate: Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026Target: The availability of the GameMaker GMRT runtime for commercial use

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MASSIVE news for the GameMaker game engine... Starting January 1, 2027 GameMaker can be used completely free for commercial game development on Desktop, Mobile and Web using the new GMRT. https://gamefromscratch.com/gamemaker-going-free-for-commercial-use/ #gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
0 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Oct 23, 2026
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From 1 January 2027, GameMaker's GMRT runtime is free for commercial games on desktop, mobile and web. Consoles still need Enterprise. Who still needs the US$99.99 Professional licence. https://indietooling.com/posts/gamemaker-gmrt-free-commercial?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gamemaker-gmrt-free-commercial #gamedev #GameMaker #indiedev
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Oct 24, 2026
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