RPG Maker Web is Closing

[DerVVulfman]

Dear Friends, 

This is not a joke, nor a bluff.  The announcement only appeared last night at roughly  8:49pm EST, and the contents to their post appear as such:

Welcome to RPG MAKER GUILD
By RPGMakerDev  Yesterday at 8:49 PM
Today, we're excited to announce the launch of RPG MAKER GUILD, the new official RPG Maker forum operated by Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc..
Our goal is to provide a welcoming space where RPG Maker creators can connect, share projects, exchange ideas, and continue growing the community together. We look forward to building on the creativity, knowledge, and passion that have made the RPG Maker community so special over the years.
■Visit RPG MAKER GUILD:
https://guild.rpgmakerofficial.com/
To support the transition to the new forum, new account registrations have been disabled as of today. Beginning on June 18th, 2026 JST, posting and account-related features will be disabled and the forum will become read-only. The forum will remain accessible in read-only mode until December 11th, 2026 JST.
For details regarding the transition schedule, account information, forum data, and frequently asked questions, please see the FAQ below.
■Forum Closure FAQ:
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/threads/r...aq.183960/

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Thank You from KOMODO
First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the forum over the years. From creators sharing their games and resources to community members helping one another, your passion and support have helped make the RPG Maker community what it is today.
We are grateful to have been part of this journey and are excited to see the community continue to grow in its new home.
Thank you for your support and contributions throughout the years.
— The KOMODO Team

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RPG Maker Web Forum Closure FAQ
About the Closure
Why is the forum shutting down?
As part of upcoming changes to the community management structure, the official RPG Maker forum will transition to a new platform operated by Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc..
This transition is intended to support the continued growth of the RPG Maker community under the new forum, and the current forum will be retired as part of that process.
When will the current forum shut down?
The current forum is scheduled to close on Dec 11th, 2026 (JST).
Please note that certain forum features will be disabled prior to the closure date as part of the transition process.
Will there be an archive or backup of the forum?
No. There are currently no plans to provide a public archive or backup of the current forum once it has been closed.
We encourage users to save any posts, guides, resources, or other content they wish to keep before the forum closure. Content that you would like to continue sharing with the community may be reposted on the new forum.
What happens to the KOMODO Store Purchases and where will we find support for them?
There will be no changes to KOMODO Store purchases or product support as a result of the forum transition.
For assistance with purchases, orders, or product-related inquiries, please continue to use the usual support channels and FAQ resources.
How long will the current forum remain available, and what changes will occur before it closes?
As part of the forum transition, the current forum will gradually phase out its functionality according to the schedule below:
・June 11th, 2026 (JST) – New account registrations will be disabled.
・June 18th, 2026 (JST) – Posting and account activity will be disabled, and the forum will become read-only.
・Dec. 11th, 2026 (JST) – The forum will be permanently closed and will no longer be accessible.
If there is any content you would like to keep, please make sure to save it before the forum closes.
Account & Data
Can I use my current account on the new forum?
No. The new forum is a separate platform, and you will need to create a new account to participate there.
What will happen to my current account information, posts, and forum data?
Your current account information, posts, attachments, and other forum data will not be transferred to the new forum.
As the current forum will be retired, this data will be deleted when the forum closes. If there is any content you would like to keep, please make sure to save it beforehand.
What should I do if there are posts I want to keep?
If there are guides, tutorials, or other posts you would like to preserve, please save them before the current forum closes.
You are also welcome to repost your content on the new forum if you would like to continue sharing it with the community.
Will attachments and images also be deleted?
Yes. Attachments and images are part of the current forum data and will no longer be accessible once the forum is permanently closed.
If there are any files you would like to keep, please download them before the forum closes.
Will private messages also be deleted?
Yes. Private messages will not be transferred to the new forum and will be deleted when the current forum is permanently closed.
If there are any messages you would like to keep, please save them before the forum closes.
RPG Maker & Store Support
Will KOMODO stop supporting RPG Maker products?
No. The forum transition does not affect RPG Maker products.
KOMODO will continue to support store-related services for products purchased through the KOMODO store, including purchases, payments, and product delivery.
Support for individual RPG Maker products is provided by their respective developers and publishers.
Who should users contact for inquiries?
For inquiries regarding the current forum and its closure, please contact KOMODO:

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New Forum

Where is the new official forum?

The new official RPG Maker forum "「RPG MAKER GUILD」" will be operated by Gotcha Gotcha Games.

We encourage community members to visit and participate in the new forum using the link below:

RPG MAKER GUILD
The Official Community for Gotcha Gotcha Games Products
 guild.rpgmakerofficial.com

Who will operate the new forum?
Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc. will operate the new official RPG Maker forum.

For inquiries regarding the new forum, please contact Gotcha Gotcha Games using the support resources available on the new forum.

Do I need to create a new account?
Yes. The new forum is a separate platform, and you will need to create a new account to participate.

So indeed, the site will be closed, attachments will be unavailable, all graphics unavailable.  And none of which transferred to the new site.

[XP Kobold]

I saw that yesterday, and replied being extremely disappointed, and knowing some users who made resources have passed away. A lot of tutorials and helpful information for new users just gone like that.

[KDC]

I saw that yesterday as well. It caught me off guard when I seen it.

[Steel Beast 6Beets]

I just read about this at Reddit. Truly the end of an era.

Also, I can't help but feel that this is like a pretty blatant attempt to have more control over the brand without past baggage.

[DerVVulfman]

GotchaGotchaGames and the disaster of RPGMaker Unite isn't baggage enough?

[legonenen]

Clearly they only want new baggage (: