GameMaker Introduces Free Non-Commercial Use and One-Time Commercial License Fee

In a move seen as a response to recent industry pricing controversies, GameMaker's user base has tripled since its acquisition by Opera Software in 2021.

GameMaker, a popular 2D game engine, is now free for non-commercial use on all non-console platforms.
The company is also introducing a one-time fee commercial license, replacing its previous subscription model.
This move is seen as a response to recent controversial pricing changes by other platforms, notably Unity.
GameMaker's user base has reportedly tripled since its acquisition by Opera Software in 2021.
Console developers and enterprise subscriptions are not affected by these changes.