GameMaker GMRT to be free for commercial use in 2027

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GameMaker is making its next-generation runtime, GMRT, free for commercial use starting in January 2027. The runtime is currently undergoing a beta rollout across various platforms. It is about time we stop treating high performance as a premium feature. For most small developers, the gap between a game that just works and one that runs efficiently usually comes down to whether they can afford the licensing fee. Removing these barriers eventually helps the people who actually need the power but lack a corporate budget.

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GameMaker to make its "next-generation runtime" GMRT free for commercial use in January 2027