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GameMaker engine going free for commercial use on PC

Original: The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC https://

GameMaker, the game engine behind hit indie titles such as Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky, is making its PC version free for commercial use. Developers will be able to build and sell PC games without paying for a licence, a significant change for small studios and hobbyists. The move is being warmly received in indie gaming circles, with many pointing to the engine's track record of producing successful, influential independent games.

Why now: The removal of commercial licensing costs on PC is major news for indie developers, many of whom use or admire the engine's famous releases.

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