2D Game Design Just Got Better and Easier with Gamemaker Studio 2

You Have the Mind for It, Now Here Are the Tools

YoYo Games have gone ahead and made their cross-platform game developing tech even better. By listening to community feedback, they’ve come up with a performance-improving update 2.06 for GameMaker Studio 2. Now it has new image editing tools and Visual Studio 2017 compatibility. But it doesn’t stop there. More improvements have streamlined the use of the globally popular 2D game engine.

Gamemaker Studio 2

Every adjustment made for GameMaker Studio 2 offers better functionality for both PC and Mac:

“YoYo Games prides itself in its ability to engage with GameMaker Studio community feedback and make the adjustments they want the most,” said Mike Daily, head of engineering at YoYo Games. “If taking strides to streamline our toolsets means developers can more easily create video games, then we’re all for it – the more games the merrier.”

Along with enhancements, version 2.06 of GameMaker Studio 2 fixes some issues in the launch version. Fewer bugs, more convenience. As a result, you will see the best performance to date. If you would like to read up on all the new features and fixes, visit https://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/releasenotes.

Anyone looking to test GameMaker Studio 2 for themselves can take advantage of the trial download available for PC. If you’re looking to purchase, you can do so via YoYo’s website or Steam. Prices start at $99.99. Moreover, users of the original GameMaker Studio can still upgrade at a 40 percent discount until May 31, 2017.

These are the tools and discounts available to designers. We look forward to seeing you make the best out of them.

Happy gaming and making.

SOURCE: Press Release