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Unity Backtracks on Controversial Fee Changes After Backlash From Developers

  • Unity announced a new "runtime fee" pricing model that sparked outrage and boycotts from developers.
  • Unity is rolling back the fee for current projects and raising the revenue cap for its free tier from $100K to $200K.
  • The new fees will only apply to projects using a future version of Unity launching in 2024.
  • Developers can choose between a 2.5% revenue share or a fee based on new user engagement for applicable projects.
  • Unity admitted mistakes in its initial rollout and communication and is trying to rebuild trust.
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