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October 18th, 2024
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RPG Creation Tool for PC "RPG Developer Bakin"
Early Access Second Anniversary!
Major Update Ver. 1.12 to Add Backlog Function and More!
Roadmap Update & Second Anniversary Sale!

October 17, 2024 - Sapporo, Japan - SmileBoom Co.Ltd. today celebrated the second anniversary of its Early Access release of “RPG Developer Bakin (pronounced BAH-keen)” with update Ver. 1.12, which adds a backlog function and many other features. In addition, we have updated the rough roadmap of features currently planned for the tool, and will also be holding a 10% off sale (until 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024) to celebrate the second anniversary of the Early Access launch.

- Thanks to your support we celebrate our second anniversary! Major update Ver. 1.12 is now available, adding backlog function and other features.
Today marks two years since the Early Access version of RPG Developer Bakin was launched on October 18, 2022. Thanks to the support of many users, RPG Developer Bakin has improved through a series of updates. The entire development team sincerely thanks you for your support. To celebrate this second anniversary, we have released a major update Ver. 1.12, which adds a backlog function and event skipping.

== RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 1.12 New Feature Overview ==

- Backlog Function
It is now possible to create a backlog of conversations and message text displayed during the game that can be recorded and reviewed later.
It also allows the user to set text to be included only in the backlog, or conversely, text not to be included in the backlog.

- Change Game Speed / Event Skipping
Added the ability to speed up/slow down the game progression, as well as a mechanism to skip events by utilizing this feature.
By combining the added functions, it will be possible to create a mechanism to skip events triggered by event switches or button inputs.

- Message Skipping
Pressing the Decide/Cancel button in conversation scenes, etc., now allows the displayed text to be shown all at once up to the page feed. This makes it possible to play at a quicker pace even in scenes with long conversations.

- Movie Playback During Battles
Movies can now be called up during battles.
This allows the use of movies to visualize scenes of character interaction and skill activation during battles.

Many other features have been added and improved.
Please take this opportunity to try your hand at creating games with "RPG Developer Bakin".

 

- Updated Roadmap of Upcoming Features to be Implemented! & Extension Announcement of Early Access Period!

We have updated the roadmap for features to be implemented in the future. In addition to these features, there are many other features currently under consideration, and we will continue to update the roadmap as needed.
In addition, based on user feedback and requests, we will change the Early Access period to "during 2025" to further develop and improve the features and capabilities of the tool.

- Roadmap Overview
-- Scheduled for Implementation in 2024
Database: Multiple Definitions of Default Formulas, Skill Learning/State Change by Equipping
Resources: Importing VRM Format
Battles: Battle-related Feature Enhancements
Created Games: Faster In-Game Load Speed
Tool Improvements: Mod Support for Tool Multilingualization

-- Scheduled for Implementation in 2025
Database: Additional Functions for Specifying Equipment Location
Visual Expression: Multiple Font Support
Tool Improvements: Cutscene Editor, Event Editor Improvements, Resource Import/Operation Improvements, Dark Theme
Battle System: Tactical Battle Support, Auto Battles
Plug-ins: Multiple C# Program Assignments, Editor Plug-in
Created Games: Multi-language Switching Support, Export to Other Platforms

- All content is still under development and subject to change. We will continue to add features and improve the tool as needed.
- The end date of Early Access is being considered separately from the timing of the additional features mentioned above.
- We are considering the same method for "developing on other platforms" as we did for our "SMILE GAME BUILDER".
- This Information is current as of October 17, 2024.
- The latest roadmap is available on the official website.
　Official Website “Roadmap” Page: https://rpgbakin.com/roadmap

 

- Second Anniversary Sale! & New DLC "Ultimate Modular Sword" on October 23rd!

In addition to a 10% discount on “RPG Developer Bakin” and various resource-packed DLCs on the Steam Store, the Second Anniversary Sale discount will also be applied to bundled versions containing the products on sale, making them even more affordable. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

In addition, the "Ultimate Modular Sword" DLC is scheduled for release on October 23rd, expanding the possibilities for game creation. The resource pack, which allows you to create your own sword by combining three parts, has already been tested by the Bakin DLC Ambassadors, who have also made introductory posts. We will also be offering a 10% launch discount, so stay tuned for the launch!

- "RPG Developer Bakin" Early Access Second Anniversary Sale Overview

  • Period: Thu, October 17, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024, 6:00 p.m. (PDT)
  • Discount Rate: 10% off all eligible products
  • Eligible Products: RPG Developer Bakin, various paid DLCs (Ancient Pack, Western Pack, Modern City Pack, Smile Objects Vol.1, Glowing Crystal Pack, House Builder Pack, Forest Pack, Wooden Platform Pack, Terica Terrain Pack Vol.1, Glowing Icon Pack, Mountain Village Pack, Smile Objects Vol.2, Ultra Building Pack, Dungeon Kit Pack, Layout Data Classy, Layout Data Comic, Layout Data Sci-Fi, PixelScapes Forest Pack, Charming Chinese Townscape Pack, Ancient Ruins Music Pack, Modern Item Icons, PixelScapes Town Pack)
  • Bundled versions that include eligible products will also receive discounts for each product.

== Downloadable Content Overview - Scheduled to be released in October ==

- RPG Developer Bakin Ultimate Modular Swords
This resource pack allows you to design your own sword by freely combining the three parts of a sword: the blade, the guard, and the grip.
The swords you create can not only be equipped by your 3D characters but also used as map objects.

[Scheduled Release Date] October 23, 2024
[Price] $24.99 (USD)
Launch Discount Period: Wed, October 23, 2024, - Wed, November 6, 2024, at 10:00 am (PST)
Discount Rate: 10% off

 

About RPG Developer Bakin
"RPG Developer Bakin" is a game creation tool that combines ease of use and high features, making it easy for anyone to create games inspired by "your world". It includes a map editor that allows you to create maps as if you were playing a game, an event creation system that controls the game by simply arranging panels with functions, a database that provides detailed character status settings, advanced screen effect settings that can dramatically change sceneries, and many other tools. Graphics and sound assets are also provided, so you can start creating "your game" right away. We started Early Access on Steam in October 2022, and are working to improve and add features to the tool as we receive requests from creators to make it a better tool for the commercialization of the product.

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