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Godot Foundation updates its contribution policy to require all code be human authored, banning autonomous AI agents, AI-generated code, and AI-generated text in human-to-human communication, amid reviewer shortages and a push to cultivate future maintainers.
Inkle’s Jon Ingold says TR-49 was priced at $7 to spur impulse purchases in a saturated, algorithm-driven market. The Jan. 21 launch became Inkle’s best in 14 years, selling about twice Expelled in the same window, though revenue is modest and ROI remains unclear. The pricing is part of a strategy to prompt immediate buys rather than wishlist/wait-for-sale behavior, aided by the studio’s low overhead and growing back catalog.
TR-49, Inkle's four-hour archive-searching deduction game, launched as the studio's best-ever title, developed in nine months largely to test the Godot engine; it's partly an audio drama and marketed as a $7 'one-sitting' experience, a compact model Inkle may pursue more in the future.
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit switched from Unity to the open-source engine Godot after over two years of development due to Unity's unpopular new policy. Despite Unity reversing the policy, Mega Crit stuck with the engine switch. Godot, known for its accessibility and power, is being used for the game's development, showcasing its potential as a Unity alternative. The open-source engine is free to use and funded by donations, with major sponsors including Mega Crit and Terraria developer Re-Logic.
Developer Mega Crit has confirmed that the upcoming Slay the Spire II will not be using Unity, opting instead for the open-source engine Godot. This decision follows controversy surrounding Unity's Runtime Fee policy changes, which led to backlash from indie developers. Despite Unity's subsequent policy adjustments, Mega Crit's move to Godot reflects a fractured relationship between developers and engine-makers, positioning Godot as a viable alternative for other developers.
Mega Crit has officially announced Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the popular roguelike deck builder, during the Triple-I Showcase. The game will feature the return of the Ironclad and Silent classes, as well as a new character called The Necrobinder. Slay the Spire 2 will not be using Unity but will instead be developed using the free and open-source engine, Godot. The game is set to enter early access in 2025.