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March 12th, 2026
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Programming-Free RPG Creation Tool for PC “RPG Developer Bakin”
 New Features Added Including
Enemy Party Function and Message Preview
Major Update Ver. 2.3 Released
 SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026 Also Now Live!

March 11, 2026 - Sapporo, Japan – SmileBoom Co.Ltd. today released the major update Ver. 2.3 for “RPG Developer Bakin” (read as "BAH-keen"; hereafter referred to as Bakin). This update introduces a variety of new features that expand the flexibility of battle and store systems, as well as numerous additions and improvements designed to support event creation and debugging tasks.
In addition, two new bundles are now available for purchase, and the “SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026” has begun. Until Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, Bakin and its DLCs will be available at special discounted prices of 10%–35% off.

Major Update Ver. 2.3 Enhances Game Development Freedom and Efficiency

Version 2.3 introduces several new features that expand the flexibility of the game system, including the Enemy Party function and tools for managing store prices and inventory. It also adds and improves many convenient features—such as a conversation/message text preview function—to make the game creation process smoother.

● RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.3 New Features Overview

■ Enemy Party

A new feature has been added that allows multiple casts to be grouped together and treated as an “Enemy Party.”

Enemy parties can be designated as enemies in both encounter battles and event battles, and support party-specific battle layouts and battle event settings. This enables the creation of more strategic battles with richer presentation.

■ Conversation & Message Preview

A preview function has been added that allows you to check conversations and messages set in events in a format close to their in-game display.

You can select the layout directly from the conversation or message event panel to preview the text, improving the efficiency of text adjustments.

■ Store Price Adjustments and Inventory Management

A new feature allows you to change store item prices (increase or decrease) and manage inventory.

This makes it possible to manage stores in accordance with game progression and scenario developments.

■ Variable List Improvements

The Variable List, which allows you to see where variables are being used, has been enhanced.

It is now easier to locate event panels and map events that manipulate variables, making debugging work more efficient.

■ Skill Sample Project

A new project has been added that compiles sample skills created using common events, battle events, and database settings.

Examples include skills that blow enemies away to remove them from battle or place a curse that causes defeat after several turns.

Many other features and improvements have also been implemented.
Take this opportunity to challenge yourself and create your own games with RPG Developer Bakin!

SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026

Starting today, we are offering a 20% discount on "RPG Developer Bakin."
Additionally, DLCs containing various resources will be discounted by 10% to 35%, and the SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026 discount will be applied to bundle editions including the products on sale, making them even more affordable. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

● SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026 Overview

  • Period: Wednesday, March 11 – Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT
  • Eligible Products & Discounts:

Two value-packed bundles are now available!

Starting today, two new bundle editions containing “RPG Developer Bakin” and a selection of popular DLCs are now available.
Additionally, the SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026 discount will be applied until 10:00 AM (PDT) on Thursday, March 19, 2026, making it an even better value during the sale period.

◆ RPG Developer Bakin PixelScapes Complete Collection

The “PixelScapes Complete Collection” is a complete bundle that includes the entire “PixelScapes” asset series created by Jacob Mann.

It features a distinctive visual style that blends the nostalgic feel of pixel art with the flexibility of 3D models. Using these assets, creators can freely build three-dimensional maps with a warm atmosphere reminiscent of 1990s JRPGs, including forests, towns, snowy villages, desert cities, and modern indoor spaces.

● Bundle Edition Overview

  • Title: RPG Developer Bakin PixelScapes Complete Collection
  • Contents:
    RPG Developer Bakin, PixelScapes Castle Pack, PixelScapes Desert Pack, PixelScapes Forest Pack, PixelScapes Modern Interior Pack, PixelScapes Modern Suburban Pack, PixelScapes Town Pack, PixelScapes Winter Pack
  • Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/69358/
  • Release Date: March 11, 2026
  • Price: $244.92 → $220.43 USD (Bundle discount: 10% off)
    • Note: If you already own items within the bundle, you can purchase only the items you don't own at the bundle discount price

◆ RPG Developer Bakin House Builder Complete Bundle

The “House Builder Complete Bundle” is a construction asset bundle that compiles DLC for creating buildings, towns, and environmental structures.
It includes a wide variety of architectural assets for building game worlds, such as medieval townscapes, Victorian-style buildings, Asian-inspired architecture, forts and castle walls, cemeteries, fences, signboards, wooden docks, and scaffolding.

By combining modular models, creators can design highly flexible maps ranging from small villages to large cities, port towns, and fortified strongholds.

● Bundle Edition Overview

  • Title: RPG Developer Bakin House Builder Complete Bundle
  • Contents:
    RPG Developer Bakin, House Builder Pack, House Builder Pack Asian Style, Modular Cemetery, Modular Fence, Modular Medieval Signs, Ultra Building Pack, Ultra Building Victorian Style, Wooden Fort, Wooden Platform Pack
  • Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/69359/
  • Release Date: March 11, 2026
  • Price: $364.9 → $328.41 USD (Bundle discount: 10% off)
    • Note: If you already own items within the bundle, you can purchase only the items you don't own at the bundle discount price

About RPG Developer Bakin

"RPG Developer Bakin" is a game creation tool that combines ease of use with powerful features. It makes it simple 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 arranging panels with functions; a database that provides detailed character status settings; and advanced screen effect settings that can dramatically alter scenery. It also provides many other tools. Graphics and sound assets are also provided so you can start creating your game right away. The tool launched on Steam in October 2022 and has continuously improved and expanded based on creator feedback. Following ongoing feature enhancements and additions, the official version was released on August 28, 2025.

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