PC Gaming: The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC
Published 26 Oct 2026· Updated 27 Oct 2026· 14h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •GameMaker commercial publishing becomes free on PC soon
- •Changes take effect starting January 1, 2027
- •Console exports still require a paid Enterprise license
- •Professional license holders get GMS2 runtime source code access
Here's some upbeat news to end the day on (unless one of the other awful people working here posts something diabolical, once I'm done) - you'll soon be able to publish games created using the latest GameMaker tools for free on PC alongside
Overview
GameMaker is removing the cost of selling games created with its tools on PC platforms starting in early 2027. Developers previously needed a paid Professional subscription to monetise their PC releases, but soon only console creators will require an Enterprise plan. Existing Professional license owners will also gain access to source code for the current runtime.
What's New
- ▸Commercial PC publishing — free for developers using GameMaker starting January 1, 2027
- ▸Source code access — provided to current Professional license holders for the GMS2 runtime
New Features
- ▸GameMaker Runtime — updated toolset designed to enhance 3D creation capabilities
New Mechanics
- ▸Free PC publishing — lets creators monetise games on PC, web, and mobile without buying a Professional tier
What Players Should Know
- ▸Indie creators can publish and sell their 2D or 3D GameMaker PC projects without upfront licensing fees.
- ▸Developers aiming for console releases must still budget for an Enterprise tier subscription.
- ▸Current Professional license holders gain extra value through official runtime source code access.
Release Information
The updated commercial licensing terms take effect on January 1, 2027.
Screenshots
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does GameMaker become free for commercial PC releases?
- The policy change allowing free commercial publishing on PC goes live on January 1, 2027.
- Do developers still need to pay to release games on consoles?
- Yes, creators must hold an Enterprise license and obtain approved developer status to export to consoles.
- What happens to existing Professional license owners?
- They can keep selling GMS2 runtime games commercially and will gain access to the GMS2 runtime source code.
- Are tier prices changing with this update?
- No, there are no changes to existing tier pricing.
Previous Updates
- Newest
Non-commercial free tier update
1 Nov 2023- ▸GameMaker made its creation tools completely free for non-commercial use on PC
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Read the original announcementPublished 26 Oct 2026 · Last updated 27 Oct 2026