RPG Maker Special Sale 2026: RPG Maker MZ Hits Record 61% Discount
Gotcha Gotcha Games, a KADOKAWA group company, has launched “RPG Maker Special Sale 2026,” an online event offering discounted game development tools from the RPG Maker series. The sale runs on the PC digital storefront from August 28 at 2:00 JST through September 10 at 2:00 JST, followed by a second wave on the official RPG Maker store from September 10 at 12:00 JST to September 23 at 12:00 JST. The event covers core tools, DLC, and plugins at special prices, alongside special programs and giveaways celebrating the RPG Maker community.
RPG Maker MZ, the flagship entry in the series, is featured at its deepest discount ever — 61 percent off, bringing the price to 3,423 yen (tax included, approximately $23 / ~¥165). The series’ latest release, ACTION GAME MAKER, is also on sale at 40 percent off for 6,540 yen (tax included, approximately $44 / ~¥315). Both titles are positioned as accessible entry points for aspiring game developers looking to bring their ideas to life.
A special bundle is also available at 11,827 yen (tax included, approximately $79 / ~¥570). It packages the RPG Maker MZ Action Battle Plugin, which enables action game creation within the engine, along with the Tileset Builder for drawing and editing pixel map assets, and the Windowset Builder for customizing menu screens and battle UI. Priced to pair with RPG Maker MZ, the bundle is recommended for those just starting their game development journey.
To mark the occasion, Gotcha Gotcha Games is running “Rediscover! Tsukuru Game World,” a special program in which Vtubers, streamers, and creators look back at games made with the RPG Maker series through gameplay videos. On social media, a follow-and-share campaign will award gift cards to 10 randomly selected winners, with participants sharing memories tied to the RPG Maker series under the campaign hashtag to boost their odds. For both creators and fans, this sale appears to be a solid chance to pick up the tools at their best prices yet.
