Unity, the widely-used game engine, appears to be contemplating a potential reversal or revision of its contentious installation fee policy. The policy, which stirred unrest among both game developers and players, involved charging game developers a fee per installation once they exceeded 200,000 installs. While the policy was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024, it led to a significant controversy, including an unspecified threat made against Unity, prompting the temporary closure of two of its offices. Authorities have not confirmed any direct correlation between the policy announcement and the threat.
Unity’s Apology and Pledge for Change
Unity responded to the uproar with an apology on Twitter, acknowledging the confusion and distress the policy had generated. Although Unity’s tweet did not delve into specific alterations to the policy, it indicated that changes and a potential about-face were on the horizon.
