"RPG Developer Bakin" Implements Major Update Ver. 2.1, Adding Features Such as Key Configuration and Render Switching Time Settings

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/642/G064270/20251015045/

Editorial Department: Yugejima | 2025/10/16 01:00 (UTC)

Smile Boom today (October 16, 2025) released a major update to RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.1.

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RPG Developer Bakin is a software created by Smile Boom, known for the “Pico-8” series, designed to allow anyone to enjoy making RPGs through intuitive operation without needing to write code. It features numerous tools such as a map editor that operates like a game and an event editor where you can control your game simply by arranging functional panels. Additionally, it comes with pre-made graphics and sound assets, enabling users to start creating games immediately.

This update introduces the ability to configure keyboard and gamepad controls, enables customizable rendering transition timing, and adds a new event panel that detects key inputs. Other various enhancements and additions have also been implemented.

Additionally, in celebration of RPG Developer Bakin reaching its third anniversary since the release of its Early Access version on October 18, 2022, a special sale is currently underway—RPG Developer Bakin is discounted by 10%, and DLCs are available at 10–30% off. The bundle edition also receives this discount. The sale runs until October 30 at 10:00 AM. For more details, please check the Steam news page (link).

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Official Website of “RPG Developer Bakin”

A PC-based RPG creation tool with no programming required: “RPG Developer Bakin”
Celebrating three years since Early Access launch!
Major update Ver. 2.1 released and anniversary sale now live

Smile Boom Co., Ltd. (President: Takaki Kobayashi, Headquarters in Sapporo) announces that the PC RPG creation tool “RPG Developer Bakin”, which launched its Early Access version on October 18, 2022, has reached its third anniversary. Today, we have released a major update—Ver. 2.1—with new features such as in-game key configuration and more. We are also hosting an anniversary sale to mark this milestone until Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 AM.

[Thanks to you! Major update Ver. 2.1 with added features like key configuration]

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“RPG Developer Bakin” began its Early Access release on October 18, 2022, and is now approaching its third anniversary. Over the past three years, we have continuously improved and evolved the tool based on countless user suggestions. In August 2025, we were able to officially launch the full version. The development team sincerely thanks all users for your unwavering support throughout this journey. To commemorate this milestone, we are releasing Major Update Ver. 2.1 with new features including key configuration and customizable rendering transition timing.

[Overview of New Features in RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.1]

■ Operation Assignment Screen (Key Configuration Screen)
We have added a dedicated screen for configuring keys within the game. You can now change keyboard or controller button assignments for any action directly inside the game.

■ Time-based Rendering Transition Settings
A new feature allows rendering settings to transition gradually over time, enabling smooth visual transitions—for example, from day to evening or evening to night.

■ Key Input Detection Panel
We have added a new event panel that can detect key inputs. This makes it much easier to create events such as “perform XXX when this button is pressed.”

Numerous other features and improvements have also been implemented. We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to try creating your own games with RPG Developer Bakin.

[Anniversary Sale: Three Years Since Early Access Launch!]

To celebrate the third anniversary of our Early Access launch, we are currently running a special sale on Steam Store—RPG Developer Bakin and its DLCs are now available at reduced prices. The discount also applies to bundle editions that include eligible products, offering even greater savings. Don’t miss this chance!

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● Anniversary Sale Summary
Period: October 16, 2025 (Thursday) – October 30, 2025 (Thursday), 10:00 AM
Items & Discount Rates:

RPG Developer Bakin: 10% off
Paid DLCs: 10–30% off
Note: Some DLCs are excluded from the sale. Please check Steam news for details.
URL: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1036640/view/519726998179807562
Discounts apply to bundle editions containing the eligible products as well.