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Registration Has Begun! RPG Maker Festival Returns in 2025!

The RPG Maker Festival has returned for 2025!

▼What is RPG Maker Festival?
February 25th is “Maker Day”, the day we celebrated all things RPG Maker.
And we celebrate by holding the RPG Maker Festival!

RPG Maker Festival celebrates all games made with all versions of RPG Maker and Pixel Game Maker! We want to showcase and introduce more people to the wonderful games that have been made with RPG Maker, and connect as many creators and players together as possible. The more connected we are, the more fun there is to be had!

There’s many anniversaries this year, so the theme for RPG Maker Festival 2025 is “A Tapestry of Old and New Titles”!


▼RPG Maker Festival 2025: Participants Wanted!
We’re currently looking for developers and publishers who’d like to participant in RPG Maker Festival 2025!

If you have a game made with RPG Maker or Pixel Game Maker, we hope you’ll decide to submit your game! If it’s on Steam, this is a chance to spread awareness of your game to a whole new group of players. So please do consider participating!

【Submission Method】
To submit a game for participation in RPG Maker Festival 2025, just fill out the form linked here:
https://forms.gle/j13eBfcwu7WstGv38

【Deadline】
・Pacific Time: 2024-12-22 (Sunday) 06:59
※Those wishing to use the Steam Broadcast function are very welcome, but slots are limited and not submissions will be selected.

Official DLC: plug-ins and expansion packs for card battles are available!

This week, a plug-in that makes battles look like a card game and an expansion pack were released!


"Card Game Combat Deckbuilder Engine" is a plug-in that can change the battle scene to look like a card game. Card effects and other details can be set up just like in a real card game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243700/RPG_Maker_MV__Card_Game_Combat_Deckbuilder_Engine/


"Card Audio Starter Pack" is a sound collection containing various sound effects such as card shuffling and play sounds. It is available as a set with the plug-in itself.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3336550/RPG_Maker_MV__Card_Audio_Starter_Pack/
https://youtu.be/4-CicqxI840


"Card Frame Starter Pack" is a collection of graphic materials for designing the frame and base of cards. Please use it in combination with the plug-in itself.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3336470/RPG_Maker_MZ__Card_Frame_Starter_Pack/


There is also a special bundle version that includes three DLCs, so be sure to check it out.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/47599/Card_Game_Combat_Bundle_MV/


In addition, the Steam Autumn Sale is going on right now! Many DLCs are available at a discount, so be sure to check out the other DLCs as well!

Official DLC: Tile sets and numerous bgm collections were released!

This week, a new “NEONPIXEL” series, a tile set useful for decorating stores, and a collection of background music with rich variations are released!


"NEONPIXEL - MEGA ADVENTURE SET" is a tile set that can recreate mountainous areas and ruins. Together with the moon background image, it is recommended for building an atmospheric fantasy world.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3311350/RPG_Maker_MV__NEONPIXEL__MEGA_ADVENTURE_SET/


"Fantasy store items tile set" is a set of tiles to decorate a fantasy-style store. It contains items such as meat, fish, plants, and lamps.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3311310/RPG_Maker_MV__Fantasy_store_items_tile_set/


"MUSIC Jazzy Style Battle” is a collection of songs that incorporate jazz and hip-hop sounds, with a focus on trumpet and saxophone. A “Street” version focusing on the map theme was released at the same time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3311320/RPG_Maker_MV__MUSIC_Jazzy_Style_Battle/
https://youtu.be/VvCiUuBxj5E


"MUSIC Jazzy Style Street" is a collection of songs that incorporate jazz and hip-hop sounds with a focus on trumpet and saxophone. A “Battle” version featuring battle songs was also released at the same time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3311330/RPG_Maker_MV__MUSIC_Jazzy_Style_Street/
https://youtu.be/kpv6RiMAWgk


"BATTLE MUSIC PACK -CYBER WORLD- 2000's" is a collection of battle BGM materials inspired by games of the 2000s. It contains a total of seven tracks: five battle tracks, one opening track, and one ending track.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3311340/RPG_Maker_MV__BATTLE_MUSIC_PACK_CYBER_WORLD_2000s/
https://youtu.be/Ab1kBI8UJX0


"SAMURAI WORLD MUSIC PACK" is a collection of high-quality Japanese-style sounds. This work is unified by a world view that evokes the atmosphere of samurai, warriors, the Warring States period in Japan and China, etc.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243600/RPG_Maker_MV__SAMURAI_WORLD_MUSIC_PACK/
https://youtu.be/5fK7tY4SImM

Submission for Official DLC!



Gotcha Gotcha Games(GGG) is looking for creators who can create official DLC for the Maker series.
Have you ever felt any of the following? If yes, come and join us!

〇 I’d like to see the graphic/music that I’ve created to be used all over the world!
〇 I find it difficult to create a full game, but I can create graphics and music!
〇 I want to make income from selling assets

You can focus on creating your materials, and GGG will provide…

● Advice on how to turn them into products
● A platform to sell the product
● After-sales service

Please check the eligibility requirements and other information below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

For more information, please visit the following URL
https://rpgmakerofficial.com/en/application/official_dlc/
*Please give us several business days~week to respond.


●RPG Maker MZ Material Standards
https://rpgmakerofficial.com/product/mz/rpgmz_manual/01_11_01.html

●RPG Maker MV Material Standards
https://rpgmakerofficial.com/product/mv/course/04.html

●RPG MAKER UNITE Material Standards
https://support.rpgmakerunite.com/hc/en-us/sections/15111415551769-Material-standard-%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E8%A6%8F%E6%A0%BC

Official DLC: interior tile sets including tables and furniture are available!

This week sees the release of the long-awaited new installment in the popular “Useful” DLC series!

"Useful Interior Tiles Modern and Fantasy" is a versatile tile set that allows you to create interiors for both modern and fantasy worlds. In addition to easy-to-use tables and chairs, a wide range of furniture designs are included.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243680/RPG_Maker_MV__Useful_Interior_Tiles_Modern_and_Fantasy/


As the title suggests, it can be used with your various tile sets, whether contemporary or fantasy.

〇“Useful” DLC series

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1648511/RPGMV/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1697210/RPGMV/

Official DLC: Tile sets, menu custom plug-ins, and bgm collection released!

Six titles were released this week, including a new installment of the popular Tile Set series, a plug-in for customizing menu screens, and a collection of background music with a sci-fi feel!


"NEONPIXEL - International Airport" is a tile set for recreating airports and airfields. Tiles unique to airports, such as baggage checkpoints and arrival gates, are also represented.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243640/RPG_Maker_MV__NEONPIXEL__International_Airport/


"Various cars Characters set" is a set of character assets depicting various cars. It includes not only passenger cars, but also ambulances, fire trucks, and other special vehicles.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243670/RPG_Maker_MV__Various_cars_Characters_set/


"Menu Builder" is a plug-in that allows you to customize the menu window in your game.It allows for basic menu building and linking to other scenes, script calls, event execution, touch button settings, and more.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243650/RPG_Maker_MV__Menu_Builder/


"RPG Techno Flavors Style 「F」" is a BGM collection of techno-style songs. It contains 13 basic songs (73 with variations), ranging from fast and furious to quieter tunes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243660/RPG_Maker_MV__RPG_Techno_Flavors_Style_F/
https://youtu.be/zdoeqxvjj6Q


"Sci-Fi Near-Future Action BGM Pack" is a collection of music inspired by action RPGs and STGs. It contains 13 songs for combat, tutorials, etc.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243610/RPG_Maker_MV__SciFi_NearFuture_Action_BGM_Pack/
https://youtu.be/YA3MPjIknPw


"Withered Gods - Torrential Rain Music Pack" is a collection of melancholic background music perfect for melancholy scenes. It is ideal for tragic events and game over screens.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3243630/RPG_Maker_MV__Withered_Gods__Torrential_Rain_Music_Pack/
https://youtu.be/dTEhj56l_fc

The RPG Maker Horror Festival Begins! Experience the thrills of horror games!

The RPG Maker Horror Festival is a Steam-focused horror game event for games made with any engine, not just RPG Maker. With more than 200 titles participating, there’s all kinds of deals available! Why don’t you take a look and see if there’s a new experience waiting for you?

In support of the event, we’re running a sale on the RPG Maker series, its DLC, and the games Gotcha Gotcha Games publishes on both Steam and the new RPG Maker Official Store!
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・RPG Maker Horror Festival:
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39252092/sale/RPGMakerHorrorFestival
・Event Period:
2024/9/27 02:00 (GMT+9) ~ 2024/10/4日 02:00 (GMT+9)
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■Event Trailer
A special trailer has been prepared to showcase participating titles. Please check it out!
https://youtu.be/mm0_cG_9BaA

RPG Maker Series Discounts:
【RPG Maker Official Store】
・RPG MAKER UNITE: 30%OFF
For more details, search for "RPG Maker Official Store"!

・RPG MAKER MZ: 50%OFF
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096900/RPG_Maker_MZ/
・RPG MAKER MV: 90%OFF
https://store.steampowered.com/app/363890/RPGMV/
・Pixel Game Maker MV: 85%OFF
https://store.steampowered.com/app/837510/MV/

RPG Maker Horror Festival is coming! Enjoy the horror games here!

The RPG Maker Horror Festival is an event featuring horror games created by creators, primarily on Steam, using RPG Maker and other game engines.
The event will feature over 200 titles, and some of these games will be available for purchase at discounted prices.
Come discover some of the best horror games yet to be discovered!

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39252092-Gotcha-Gotcha-Games/sale/rpgmakerhorrorfestival

A number of official DLCs are also on sale, so be sure to check them out as well!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/363890/RPGMV/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1648401/RPGMV/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2286663/RPGMV__SERIALGAMES/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945620/RPGMV__1/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119340/RPGMV__PearFinch__BGM/

Official DLC: 6 types of DLC were released!

This week, a new tile set series, a collection of songs, and a collection of Enemy assets are available in the popular Tile Set series.


"NEONPIXEL - Mega Dark Medieval Age" is a tile set perfect for expressing a medieval dark fantasy world. Seasonal differences are also available, so you can choose according to the story you want to create.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181050/RPG_Maker_MV__NEONPIXEL__Mega_Dark_Medieval_Age/


"NATHUHARUCA Green Tilesets" is a tile set focusing on flowers, plants, and trees that add color to the city and indoors. It contains 15 basic tile types and a large volume of 67 sheets including differentials!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180990/RPG_Maker_MV__NATHUHARUCA_Green_Tilesets/


"Demon Lord Army Set 2" is a collection of side-view enemy images. The set includes 168 images, including diffs, as well as face sets and battle backgrounds.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181070/RPG_Maker_MV__Demon_Lord_Army_Set_2/


"Labyrinths around the World" is a unique collection of BGM with the theme of ‘low difficulty early stage dungeon BGM’. It includes various variations of dungeon music, such as dimly lit caves and ruins.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181020/RPG_Maker_MV__Labyrinths_around_the_World/
https://youtu.be/QgupCGltda8


"Nid Retro RPG BGM vol.1" is a collection of songs that give the RPG a nostalgic atmosphere. It contains a total of 24 tracks, including dungeon, battle, and ME tracks.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181030/RPG_Maker_MV__Nid_Retro_RPG_BGM_vol1/
https://youtu.be/8xH_wgNBE8k


"Leila's Farming Game Soundtrack" is a collection of music inspired by farm RPG games. It is recommended for background music for farm and rural maps.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181060/RPG_Maker_MV__Leilas_Farming_Game_Soundtrack/
https://youtu.be/CmpS6JyS7mU


In addition, the popular "OTANI PIXEL FANTASY ENEMY PACK" series has been updated! Each of them has additional color variations, and the number of items included has been greatly increased from 30 to 60 each! Please check them out!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715422/RPGMV__Otani_Pixel_Fantasy_Enemy_Pack_Vol1/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837110/RPG_Maker_MV__Otani_Pixel_Fantasy_Enemy_Pack_Vol2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874572/RPG_Maker_MV__Otani_Pixel_Fantasy_Enemy_Pack_Vol3/

Submissions for the RPG Maker Horror Festiva are now open!

We are planning a creator-focused horror event, called the RPG Maker Horror Festival, that is open to all Steam games that fall within the horror genre!

Submissions for the event are now open! Other than the basic requirements listed below, the event is open to all games!
And of course we’re hoping many submissions will be looking to use Steam’s Broadcast function too!
If this sounds like the kind of event for your game, please complete the submission form linked below.

■Eligibility Requirements
・The game qualifies as a horror game in theme/tone.
・The game is currently available for sale or distribution on Steam. (Unreleased titles are also allowed if already completed registration with Steam)
※Games that were not made with a Maker series engine such as RPG Maker or Pixel Game Maker MV are allowed.


■Submission Form
Please complete one of the following forms to submit your game(s) for consideration.
※The form requires a Google account.

・For Japanese Domestic Participants
https://forms.gle/fNZGiuiDduRdxGTA6


・For International Participants
https://forms.gle/6a3MpUZoCRKCGXMq8


・For Traditional Chinese participants
https://forms.gle/mkoLDQvr9vLbfM8U8


■Submission Deadline
・Japan Time:August 22, 2024 (Thurs.) 23:59 (11:59 PM)
・Pacific Time:August 22, 2024 (Thurs.) 06:59 (6:59 AM)
※If many submissions for use of Steam Broadcast are received, Gotcha Gotcha Games will make a decision as necessary.

We hope everyone with a horror game will decide to participate and help make this event a big success!