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GameMaker to Offer Free Next-Gen Runtime for Commercial Use Starting 2027
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GameMaker to Offer Free Next-Gen Runtime for Commercial Use Starting 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, the 2D-centric engine GameMaker will provide its 'next-generation runtime' GMRT free of charge for commercial projects.

theindiegames Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026 1 min read Updated Oct 23, 2026

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Starting January 1, 2027, the 2D-centric engine GameMaker will provide its 'next-generation runtime' GMRT free of charge for commercial projects.

In a move to expand accessibility, GameMaker plans to release its advanced runtime technology, GMRT, at no cost for developers using it commercially beginning in 2027.