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June 18th, 2026
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Programming-Free RPG Creation Tool for PC “RPG Developer Bakin”
 Major Update Expands Character Expression with Support for
"Live2D®" Animated Illustrations!
 Bakin Launches Its First-Ever 30% Off Major Sale

June 17, 2026 - Sapporo, Japan – SmileBoom Co.Ltd. today released the major update Ver. 2.5 for “RPG Developer Bakin” (read as "BAH-keen"; hereafter referred to as Bakin). This update introduces a variety of new and improved features to support game development, including the ability to use Live2D models directly within games. In addition, the "SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026" is now underway, offering Bakin itself and various DLCs at special discounted prices. To further increase awareness of games created with Bakin and support creators, we have also launched a Steam Curator page featuring selected titles and begun accepting submissions of user-created works.

Major Version 2.5 Update Expands the Possibilities of Character Expression

Version 2.5 introduces support for Live2D models, which are widely used to animate 2D illustrations for VTuber avatars and other applications, enabling more vivid and expressive character performances than ever before. The update also adds new features that broaden the possibilities for game presentation, including shader management tools and mouse cursor customization. In addition, a new beginner tutorial section has been added to the online manual, making it easier for newcomers to start creating games with Bakin.

● RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.5 New Features Video:

● RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.5 New Features Overview

■ Support for Live2D (Free DLC)

Users can now import and use Live2D models created with "Live2D Cubism," the 2D animation creation tool provided by Live2D Inc., directly within Bakin. By bringing characters to life with Live2D, creators can produce more engaging and memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on players.

Notes:
- This feature is available through the free DLC "RPG Developer Bakin Live2D Toolkit."
- The DLC includes a sample project as well as sample models provided by Live2D Inc., allowing users to start working with Live2D models immediately after installation.
- Compatible with models exported using SDK 5.0 and Cubism 5.0 or earlier. Models exported with Cubism 5.3 or later are not supported.

“RPG Developer Bakin Live2D Toolkit”

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4753800/
Showcase Video:

■ Shader Resource Management

A new "Shader" category has been added to the Resources menu.
This addition makes it easier to import shaders created by other creators, as well as manage and edit shaders used within a project. By simplifying the integration of custom rendering effects and visual enhancements, the feature helps developers expand the visual capabilities and overall presentation quality of their games.

■Mouse Pointer Customization

Users can now assign custom images or sprites to the mouse pointer.
When combined with events, the pointer's appearance can be changed dynamically—for example, when hovering over specific objects or performing drag operations within designated areas. This feature enables a wider range of interactive visual feedback, making it particularly useful for adventure games, point-and-click titles, and other pointer-driven gameplay experiences.

■ Beginner Tutorial Button

A new button has been added, providing direct access to the newly introduced Beginner Tutorial section within the online manual.

The tutorial guides users through the fundamentals of Bakin by building an actual game, covering topics such as map creation, event setup, and boss battle implementation. The content is designed to help new users learn the software step by step and gradually become familiar with its features and workflow.

Additional tutorial content will continue to be added and expanded in future updates.

■ Revised System Requirements

The system requirements for Bakin have been updated to support graphics cards equivalent to or higher than the Intel Arc A580. In addition, the required storage space has been revised to 12 GB.

Note:
While Bakin may run on certain integrated graphics solutions, including Intel Arc Graphics, stability and performance are not guaranteed, and such configurations are not officially supported.

This update also includes numerous feature improvements and bug fixes.
Take this opportunity to challenge yourself and create your own games with RPG Developer Bakin!

Steam Curator Page Launches to Showcase Bakin Titles; User Submissions Now Open

To support creators developing games with "RPG Developer Bakin" and help their works reach a wider audience, we have launched a new initiative to showcase games created with Bakin.

As the first step in this initiative, we have opened the Steam Curator page "Made with RPG Developer Bakin," which features games developed using Bakin.

Going forward, we plan to highlight Bakin titles not only on Steam but also across a variety of distribution platforms through official Bakin pages, our website, and other promotional channels.

Alongside this initiative, we have begun accepting submissions of games created with Bakin. Submissions are welcome regardless of platform. Both released and unreleased titles, as well as free and paid games, are eligible. We encourage all creators to submit their work.

Steam Curator Page: “Made with RPG Developer Bakin” https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46124486/

Special Submission Page: https://rpgbakin.com/user-works-submissions

First-Ever 30% Discount for Bakin! "SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026" Now Underway

The "SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026" is now live on Steam, featuring the first-ever 30% discount on "RPG Developer Bakin" since its launch.

A wide range of DLC packs are also available at discounts ranging from 10% to 70% off. Select DLCs are being offered at their deepest discount to date, with savings of up to 70%.

In addition, bundles that include eligible sale items also receive the promotional discount, providing even greater value. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your game development toolkit at a special price.

● SmileBoom Golden Week Sale 2026 Overview

  • Period: Thursday, June 11 – Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT
  • Eligible Products & Discounts:

Store Pages Now Available for Eight New DLC Releases Coming This June

Steam store pages are now available for eight new DLCs scheduled for release on June 24, 2026. This month's lineup features a pixel art asset pack centered on beast-type monsters; a collection of background music resources for game development; an extensive, Asian-inspired architectural asset set; four high-quality EVFX packs; and an icon pack for creating visual effects.
A 10% launch discount will be available for 14 days after release, so be sure to add them to your wishlist!

◆ DLC Scheduled for Release on June 24

  • RPG Developer Bakin Mokemo Factory Furry Monster Pack Vol.01
  • RPG Developer Bakin BGM Pack: 8-bit Odyssey
  • RPG Developer Bakin Ultra Buildings Asian Style
  • RPG Developer Bakin EVFX Bloodforge
  • RPG Developer Bakin EVFX Cyberforge
  • RPG Developer Bakin EVFX Dreadforge
  • RPG Developer Bakin EVFX Epochforge
  • RPG Developer Bakin Iconography 6

For more details, please see the Steam news below.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1036640/view/693137779588074498

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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