GameMaker's next-gen GMRT runtime will be free for commercial use

GameMaker announced that its next-generation GMRT runtime will be free for commercial use starting January 1, 2027, with source code access across every tier for non-console platforms. Developers will no longer need a Professional license to commercially release games built on GMRT, and existing tier pricing stays unchanged.

• GMRT becomes free for commercial use on January 1, 2027
• Source code access available on all tiers for non-console platforms
• No Professional license required to ship games on GMRT
• Console exports still require an Enterprise license