All GameMaker News
Back to blogs
gx game tile

GMRT Open Beta

GMRT is currently in development, but we’re releasing the beta to developers who want to help us find compatibility issues and try out GMRT’s new features.
gx game tile

Version 2024.6: Text In Rooms, Physics Raycast, Depth And Stencil Buffers

GameMaker’s latest monthly update is now available to download. This month's update introduces text in rooms, physics raycast and surface depth buffer.
gx game tile

GameMaker Asset Bundles - Desert Shooter

New Free Monthly Asset Bundle - Cute Building sprites for your next medieval or fantasy game. Great for city builders, RTS games, or your virtual tabletop.
gx game tile

Super Chicken Jumper Template is out now!

We're thrilled to announce our template: "Super Chicken Jumper"! From the creators of the indie hit "Super Chicken Jumper" this template brings you three exciting levels of packed surprises.
gx game tile

Live Wallpaper Jam Winners

The Live Wallpaper Jam comes to an end. The winners are here! Find out which 20 Live Wallpapers took home a cash prize in the Live Wallpaper Jam. Thank you for all the entries.
gx game tile

What's Coming To GameMaker In 2024

Join us for a look back at GameMaker in 2023 and we'll also discuss and detail what's upcoming for GameMaker in 2024 and beyond!
gx game tile

GameMaker Release 2024.4

GameMaker’s latest monthly update is now available to download. This month's update focuses on runtime stability and fixing several crashes.
gx game tile

GameMaker Live Wallpaper Jam - Win Cash Prizes!

Create a Live Wallpaper using GameMaker showcasing some of the new interactive features. There are 20 chances to win a cash prize of $1,000 USD.
gx game tile

Version 2024.2: Sequence Audio Effects, HTML5 Optimisation Control And More

GameMaker 2024.2 is here, bringing new features, a plethora of bug fixes and behind-the-scenes refactoring in various areas of the runtime. Audio FX Parameter Tracks The Sequence Editor now…
gx game tile

Farm XP In The Survivor Game Template

It’s time to farm some XP with Farm Survivor, the latest game template for GameMaker. Move your character, level your weapons, and see if you can survive until the end of the game. The Farm…
gx game tile

Version 2023.11: Drop Shadow, Sequence Text Effects And New Functions

GameMaker 2023.11 is here. What’s new? New Changelog System We are replacing our release notes page with a direct view into our public GitHub milestones (our releases) and the issues inside…
gx game tile

GameMaker Is Growing, Celebrate With More Free Options This Thanksgiving

Hi everyone, we have a special gift for our community this Thanksgiving. From now on, GameMaker will be free for non-commercial purposes on all non-console platforms. At the same time, to meet…
gx game tile

Introducing GameMaker’s Match 3 Puzzle Game Template

Satisfy your sweet tooth with GameMaker’s latest puzzle game template: Match 3! Line up the matching donuts to rack up the points and reach the target score before you run out of moves.The Match 3…
gx game tile

GameMaker Awards 2023: Winners Revealed

The GameMaker Awards are always hotly-contested, but this year, with perhaps the most stacked field in the history of the competition, it seemed impossible to call.That’s where you came in, and you…
gx game tile

Version 2023.8: Tile Collisions, Font Effects And Custom Debug Views

GameMaker 2023.8 brings text effects, improved debugging, tile collisions and more. More Debug Tools You can now make in-game debug windows. After enabling the debug overlay, call dbg_view()…
gx game tile

Voting Opens For GameMaker Awards 2023

It’s time! Our expert panel has selected their fifteen finalists for the 2023 GameMaker Awards, and now, you get to crown this year’s winners!Choosing finalists for the GameMaker Awards gets harder…
gx game tile

New Brick Breaker Template Now Available

2023 has been a banger year for remakes and remasters: Resident Evil 4, Metroid Prime, Dead Space, and now, we’re adding Brick Breaker to the list!Based on Atari’s arcade classic, Breakout, Brick…
gx game tile

Version 2023.6: Parametric EQ, New Debug Overlay, And More SDF Support

GameMaker 2023.6 brings a new audio effect, an updated debug overlay and expanded SDF support.Parametric EQThis release introduces a parametric EQ audio effect. This gives you more control over…
gx game tile

GameMaker Pride Week: Are Indie Games Inclusive Enough?

The LGBT+ community has struggled for accurate representation - and even simple recognition - in mainstream media for years. But there are signs of a turning tide.Within the games industry, more and…
gx game tile

GX.games Is Now Available On All Major Chromium Browsers

It’s (probably) the most ambitious crossover event in web browser history: GX.games is now playable on all major Chromium web browsers!Indie developers just like you can now reach millions more daily…
gx game tile

Submit Your Entries For The 2023 GameMaker Awards

It’s time to chill the champagne and rehearse your acceptance speeches, because the 2023 GameMaker Awards are now open for submissions!Every year, we celebrate the incredible work of the GameMaker…
gx game tile

GX.games Mod Jam: Four Brilliant Mods To Inspire Your Creativity

The submissions to the Browser Mod Jam open today, on May 23rd! Have you already started working on your mod?If you are still not sure what to make for the Browser Mod Jam, here are some of GameMaker…
gx game tile

GameMaker and Opera GX team up for the Browser Mod Jam

Spring is here, and you know what that means - it’s time for another jam! Once again GameMaker and Opera GX join forces, partnering up with Gamemusic, to bring you the craziest and most unique…
gx game tile

Version 2023.4: String Templates, Async Sprite Load And New Struct Functions

GameMaker 2023.4 brings string templates, better sprite loading, new struct functions and more. String Templates This new feature makes it easier to build strings with variables. Where you…
gx game tile

GameMaker Update: What To Expect From GameMaker In 2023

The 2023 edition of our GameMaker Update video has been released, detailing all the major updates that are heading to the GameMaker software in 2023. Let’s run through the headlines! New…