RPG Maker Official Forums Set for Deletion, Risking Historical Data Loss
Gotcha Gotcha Games, the studio behind the popular RPG Maker software, is reportedly shutting down its official forums. This decision could result in the permanent loss of years of accumulated information and valuable historical data from the game development community. The RPG Maker forums have served as a critical resource for developers, contributing to the creation of many fan-favorite games. Users are now being directed to an alternative platform following the forum's impending deletion.
RPG Maker, a software that has been essential for many game developers over several decades, is undergoing a significant change to its online community infrastructure. The platform has been instrumental in the creation of numerous fan-favorite games, including titles such as Omori, Lisa, Yume Nikki, Fear and Hunger, and Corpse Party.
Gotcha Gotcha Games, the studio responsible for RPG Maker, is reportedly moving to delete the existing official RPG Maker forums. This action impacts what has been described as one of the platform's largest repositories of information and community knowledge.
The impending deletion of these forums means that years of historical data, community discussions, and user-contributed solutions and guides could be lost. This information has served as a vital resource for developers utilizing the RPG Maker software. Following the shutdown, users who previously engaged with the official forums are being directed towards an an alternative platform.
(Source: Polygon)
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