The latest installment in the RPG Maker franchise, RPG Maker With, will be receiving a full western release on PS5/PS4 this month. This new game development engine, currently exclusive for consoles, was first released on Nintendo Switch in the West back in October 2024.
An official description from NIS America reads:
“As the latest installment in the RPG Maker series, RPG MAKER WITH features more tools and greater accessibility than ever before. The user-friendly interface and improved controls make it easy to choose between creating simple or complex assets and functions, so you can dive right in, regardless of skill level. Not sure what to make? Head online to play other creators’ games and get inspired, then inspire others by sharing your own. And, for the first time ever in a console RPG Maker title, you can even share your assets and unfinished projects!”
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On PC, the latest version of RPG Maker is none other than RPG Maker MZ, which provides numerous enhancements over previous editions, including an enhanced map editor, upgraded event system, faster & smoother performance, improved animation, a more user-friendly UI and workflow, a revamped plugin system, autosave functionality, and touch UI improvements.