GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker!

It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With a fresh user interface and many new exciting features including; Real-Time Animation Editing, a new innovative workflow and seamless path from Drag and Drop to actual code, developing top quality games has never been easier!

Featuring a powerful programming language for professionals, and a drag-and-drop no-code-required workflow for beginners, and a comprehensive toolset, top quality games can be developed quickly at affordable pricing.

With the most advanced exporter ever, rapid cross-platform deployment is achievable across all leading platforms including mobile, console and desktop.

Monetisation tools enable a range of functionality to be quickly and easily deployed including In-App Purchasing, Advertising, Analytics and User Engagement.

With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop Includes:

Unlimited Resources
Dedicated Support Forum
Windows Desktop Export
macOS Export
Ubuntu Export

Key Features and Benefits

Affordable, top quality game development
Easy to get started – novice to professional
Powerful programming language for professionals
Drag and Drop system for beginners – no coding required
Comprehensive Toolset: Level, Image, Tile, Object, Script and Audio Editors
Leading physics engine and advanced shaders
Powerful animation support and networking
Rapid Cross-Platform exporting – all leading platforms supported
Monetisation Tools: IAP, Advertising, Analytics and User Engagement
Actively developed – new features and upgrades released regularly

Technical Features

Layer Based Level Editor
Level Inheritance – to easily create different level biomes
Re-Designed Layer Based Image Editor
Tile System – with Auto Tiling, Tile Animation and Brushes
Re-Envisaged Drag and Drop, Enhanced and Faster
Extensive Library of Events and Actions
Real-Time Animation Editing
Multi-Column, tabbed code editor
Improved Object Editor
New Audio Mixer
Backwards Compatibility with GameMaker: Studio projects
Multiple Workspaces with intuitive design
Laptop mode custom workspaces
Rapid Search mechanism to open resources instantly
Skinning – light or dark skin available
Powerful debugger to save time and effort
Git Integration

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