- RPG Developer Bakin 30% Off! Steam Autumn Sale 2026 Now On! - 1 October 2026
Starting today, we are offering a 30% discount on "RPG Developer Bakin."Additionally, DLCs containing various resources will be discounted by 10% to 70%, and the Stam Autumn Sale 2026 discount will be applied to bundle editions including the products on sale, making them even more affordable. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Steam Autumn Sale 2026 Details Period: Thursday, October 1, – Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDTRPG Developer BakinDiscounts: 30％OFF Various DLCEligible Products/Discount Rate: Eligible ProductsDiscount Rate──── DLC：70％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Glowing Crystal Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Glowing Icon Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Classy70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Comic70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Sci-Fi70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Modern Item Icons70％OFF──── DLC：50％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Ancient Pack50%OFFRPG Developer…
- Coming October 7! Store Pages Now Live for 5 New DLCs! - 1 October 2026
The store pages for five new DLCs, coming October 7, 2026, are now live! Meet the new low-poly character asset pack "LowPoly Pixel Knight," blending the nostalgic charm of retro pixel art with the depth and dimension of 3D models.Also arriving are four 2D pixel character packs, "SGB Heroic Pixel Series," featuring beloved hero characters from SMILE GAME BUILDER, reimagined in Bakin’s signature standard pixel-art style.And there’s more! Two bundle editions will also launch on the same day: "Heroic Fantasy Pixel Character Collection Vol. 2," bringing together all four character packs, and "SMILE Characters DX Bundle", featuring Vol. 1–3 of the SMILE Characters DX series.Launch Sale: All five new DLCs will be 10% off for 14 days after release!Add them to your wishlist and get ready to level up your game creation!\RPG Developer Bakin LowPoly Pixel KnightLowPoly Pixel Knight is a low-poly ch…
- Exhibiting at "Tokyo Game Dungeon 14"! - 30 September 2026
SmileBoom, which brings you "tools to support enjoyable game creation" such as "RPG Developer Bakin" and "SmileBASIC 4", will be exhibiting "Tokyo Game Dungeon 14" to be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Each tool will be available for trial and sale at the booth. This is your chance to actually try out "RPG Developer Bakin" and see what kind of tool it is! Please come by. Tokyo Game Dungeon 14 - Exhibit OverviewEvent Name: Tokyo Game Dungeon 14Date & Time: Saturday October 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. JSTEntry with business tickets starts at 11:00, and entry with general tickets starts at 12:00.Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building, 2F/3F Exhibition Room (Japan)Booth No.: 3Y-1 (3F Exhibition Room) Admission: General Admission Ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included) General Early Entry Ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included) Sales period: September 30 - October…
- New Free DLC "Chinese Cuisine Stamp Set" in the Steam Workshop - 25 September 2026
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with FREE DLC!“Chinese Cuisine Stamp Set” is now available! Explore the rich and fascinating world of Chinese cuisine! From the vast variety of Chinese dishes, we’ve selected 21 dishes and turned them into ready-to-place 3D stamps for your game.Bring your in-game dining spaces to life with a feast of Chinese flavors! This pack also includes a dining table, a chair, chopsticks, teaware, and other tableware to help you create the perfect scene.Available FREE on the Steam Workshop!Download it now and add some Chinese flavor to your game!
- One Year Since Full Release! Major Ver. 2.6 Update & Anniversary Sale! - 28 August 2026
Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Full Release!Major Update Expands Auto Battle and Video Production Capabilities!Anniversary Sale and Artwork Submission Campaign Also UnderwayHello everyone! Today marks the first anniversary of the full release of Bakin on August 28, 2025! Over the past year, we have continued to add new features and make improvements based on the feedback and requests we have received from our users. To everyone who has been creating games with Bakin every day and supporting us along the way, the entire development team would like to express our heartfelt thanks.And today, we are excited to release the major Ver. 2.6 update!This update adds a wide range of new features, including the Auto Battle feature, which allows the cast to fight automatically according to the battle AI they have configured, as well as enhanced video presentation features and improved move…
- Bakin 30% Off! “Full Release 1st Anniversary Sale” Now Underway! - 28 August 2026
To celebrate the first anniversary of the full release, we are holding the Full Release 1st Anniversary Sale, offering "RPG Developer Bakin" at 30% off. DLC packs featuring a variety of resources are also available at special prices ranging from 20% to 70% off. In addition, bundles that include eligible sale items also receive the promotional discount, providing even greater value. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your game development toolkit at a special price. Full Release 1st Anniversary Sale OverviewPeriod: Thursday, August 27 – Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM PDTRPG Developer BakinDiscounts: 30％OFF Various DLCEligible Products/Discount Rate: Eligible ProductsDiscount Rate──── DLC：70％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Glowing Crystal Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Glowing Icon Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Classy70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Comic70％OFFRPG…
- Second Bakin Official Website Background Artwork Call for Submissions - 21 August 2026
"RPG Developer Bakin" will celebrate its first anniversary since the release of its full version on August 28, 2026. Currently, the background of the Bakin official website's homepage features artwork images submitted by users as part of our previous call for submissions. To celebrate the first anniversary of the full version's release, and to give you an opportunity to share the creations you have made with Bakin with others, we are holding the Second "RPG Developer Bakin" Official Website Background Artwork Call for Submissions! We hope to continue decorating the official website with your wonderful creations. Submitted artwork images may be used as background images on the homepage and may also be featured as examples of user artwork on the official website and other official channels. We would love to see screenshots that showcase the appeal of your creations, including your favorit…
- New DLC "Environmental Effect Variations" available! - 20 August 2026
We released new DLC "Environmental Effect Variations" today, August 26, 2026.This is a color variation resource pack for the field and decoration effects included in RPG Developer Bakin Effect Pack Vol.1.Also, 10% off launch discount until September 9, 2026 at 10am PDT! Don't miss this opportunity!\RPG Developer Bakin Environmental Effect VariationsThis is a color variation resource pack for the field and decoration effects included in RPG Developer Bakin Effect Pack Vol.1.This pack adds 10 color variations for every effect included in RPG Developer Bakin Effect Pack Vol.1. It covers a wide range of field effects, including flames, smoke, rain, snow, lightning, waterfalls, light pillars, magic circles, explosions, and dust, as well as decoration effects such as elemental auras, weapon enchantments, and appearance/disappearance effects.Without having to redesign your existing maps or eve…
- 5 new DLCs available!10% off with launch discount (until August 12, 10 AM PDT) - 23 July 2026
We released 5 new DLC packs today, July 29, 2026.Based on the "SMILE Characters Vol.1" DLC for "SMILE GAME BUILDER", "SMILE Characters DX Vol.3" is a 3D character asset pack enhanced by LastSmile with additional blend shapes and motions for Bakin.Also arriving are four 2D pixel character asset packs, "SGB Heroic Pixel Series", featuring beloved hero characters from "SMILE GAME BUILDER" reimagined in Bakin's standard pixel-art style. A bundle edition, "Heroic Fantasy Pixel Character Collection Vol.1", containing all four packs will also be available.Also, 10% off launch discount until August 12, 2026 at 10am PDT! Don't miss this opportunity!Overview of DLC Released on July 29, 2026RPG Developer Bakin SMILE Characters DX Vol.3“SMILE Characters DX Vol. 3” is a 3D character resource pack based on the “SMILE Characters Vol. 1” DLC for SMILE GAME BUILDER, to which LastSmile has added blend sh…
- Announcement Regarding the “PixelScapes Forest Pack” DLC Update - 17 July 2026
To all users of the “PixelScapes Forest Pack” We have fixed an issue with the paid DLC “PixelScapes Forest Pack” and released an update today. Please find the details below. - FixesFixed a missing pixel issue affecting part of the terrain texture "ForestTerrainB_03.png".- ImportantThe DLC will be updated to the latest version automatically.However, if you have already imported this asset into an existing project, you will need to re-import "ForestTerrainB_03.png" for the fix to take effect.We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our users. We will continue to strive to improve the quality of our service.
- Exhibiting at "Tokyo Game Dungeon 13"! - 9 July 2026
SmileBoom, which brings you "tools to support enjoyable game creation" such as "RPG Developer Bakin" and "SmileBASIC 4", will be exhibiting "Tokyo Game Dungeon 13" to be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Each tool will be available for trial and sale at the booth. This is your chance to actually try out "RPG Developer Bakin" and see what kind of tool it is! Please come by. Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 - Exhibit OverviewEvent Name: Tokyo Game Dungeon 13Date & Time: Saturday August 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. JSTEntry with business tickets starts at 11:00, and entry with general tickets starts at 12:00.Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building, 2F/3F Exhibition Room (Japan)Booth No.: 3Y-2 (3F Exhibition Room) Admission: General Admission Ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included) General Early Entry Ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included) Sales period: July 8 - 31Business Ticket…
- RPG Developer Bakin 30% Off! Steam Summer Sale 2026 Now On! - 25 June 2026
Steam Summer Sale 2026! Starting today, we are offering a 30% discount on "RPG Developer Bakin."Additionally, DLCs containing various resources will be discounted by 10% to 70%, and the Stam Summer Sale 2026 discount will be applied to bundle editions including the products on sale, making them even more affordable. Don't miss out on this opportunity!Steam Summer Sale 2026 DetailsPeriod: Thursday, June 25 – Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDRPG Developer BakinDiscounts: 30％OFF Various DLCEligible Products/Discount Rate: Eligible ProductsDiscount Rate──── DLC：70％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Glowing Crystal Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Glowing Icon Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Classy70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Comic70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Sci-Fi70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Modern Item Icons70％OFF──── DLC：50％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Ancient Pack50%O…
- Now supports “Live2D®” for animated illustrations! Major Update Ver. 2.5 - 18 June 2026
Hello everyone!We’re excited to bring you Major Update Ver. 2.5.In this update, we’ve added new features and made improvements to enhance character expression and the game development environment, including support for Live2D®.! We’ve added support for Live2D models—which are widely used for VTuber avatars and more—enabling expressive character depictions that make the most of 2D illustrations. This further expands the range of possibilities for in-game cinematics and dialogue scenes.We’ve also implemented new features that improve game presentation and production efficiency, such as shader management and mouse pointer customization.Furthermore, we’ve added a new beginner’s tutorial to the online manual, creating a more accessible learning environment for those just starting to create games with Bakin.Now, let’s take a look at some of the new features!ｰ RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.5 New…
- Steam Curator Page Launches to Showcase Bakin Titles; User Submissions Now Open - 18 June 2026
To support creators developing games with "RPG Developer Bakin" and help their works reach a wider audience, we have launched a new initiative to showcase games created with Bakin.As the first step in this initiative, we have opened the Steam Curator page "Made with RPG Developer Bakin," which features games developed using Bakin.Going forward, we plan to highlight Bakin titles not only on Steam but also across a variety of distribution platforms through official Bakin pages, our website, and other promotional channels.Alongside this initiative, we have begun accepting submissions of games created with Bakin. Submissions are welcome regardless of platform. Both released and unreleased titles, as well as free and paid games, are eligible. We encourage all creators to submit their work. Steam Curator Page: “Made with RPG Developer Bakin”https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46124486/Spec…
- 8 new DLCs available! 10% off with launch discount (until July 8, 10 AM PDT) - 18 June 2026
We released eight new DLC packs today, June 24, 2026.This month's lineup features a pixel art asset pack centered on beast-type monsters; a collection of background music resources for game development; an extensive, Asian-inspired architectural asset set; four high-quality EVFX packs; and an icon pack for creating visual effects.Also, 10% off launch discount until July 8, 2026 at 10am PDT! Don't miss this opportunity!Overview of DLC Released on June 24, 2026RPG Developer Bakin Mokemo Factory Furry Monster Pack Vol.01Tigers, black panthers, wolves, foxes, bears, deer, cats, dogs, and more— a pixel art monster asset collection featuring a wide variety of beast-inspired creatures.The pack includes everything from powerful predatory beasts to charming small-animal monsters, offering a rich selection of unique designs. These distinctive kemono-style creatures will bring life and personality…
- User-Created Game Videos Compilation Now Live! Featuring Submission Entries - 16 June 2026
We are pleased to announce the release of a new User Showcase Video featuring works submitted to the "User-Created Game Video Submission Campaign," which was held in August 2025 to celebrate the official release of RPG Developer Bakin. First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the campaign. We received a wide variety of submissions spanning genres such as fantasy, horror, science fiction, and contemporary drama, each demonstrating unique creative approaches. Seeing these works reminded us once again of the incredible diversity of games being created with Bakin and the passion of our creator community.We would also like to apologize for the time it took to prepare and release this video, and we sincerely appreciate your patience.For this showcase, we have re-edited and compiled footage from the submitted works to help introduce the…
- Hot DLC Selection! Four Great Value Bundles Now Available! - 12 June 2026
Today, we released four new bundle editions. These include three value-packed bundles featuring popular DLCs and one bundle that includes the main tool, RPG Developer Bakin, and useful DLCs—perfect for those just starting out with Bakin!Additionally, the SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026 discount will be applied until 10:00 AM (PDT) on Thursday, June 25, 2026, making it an even better value during the sale period. Note: If you already own items within the bundle, you can purchase only the items you don't own at the bundle discount price.Overview of the Bundle Editions Releasing on June 11, 2026Modern Asset Collection A great-value bundle packed with assets for creating games set in the modern world. This collection includes a wide variety of assets, from buildings, roads, and props for building city maps to hospital interiors, abandoned sewer dungeons, and modern-themed icon sets. It is…
- RPG Developer Bakin 30% Off! SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026 Now On! - 11 June 2026
SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026! Starting today, we are offering a 30% discount on "RPG Developer Bakin." Additionally, DLCs containing various resources will be discounted by 10% to 70%, and the SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026 discount will be applied to bundle editions including the products on sale, making them even more affordable. Don't miss out on this opportunity! SmileBoom Early Summer Sale 2026 DetailsPeriod: Thursday, June 11 – Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT RPG Developer BakinDiscounts: 30％OFF Various DLCEligible Products/Discount Rate: Eligible ProductsDiscount Rate──── DLC：70％OFF ────RPG Developer Bakin Glowing Crystal Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Glowing Icon Pack70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Classy70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Comic70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Layout Data Sci-Fi70％OFFRPG Developer Bakin Modern Item Icons70％OFF──── DLC：50％OFF ────…
- 6 new DLCs available! 10% off with launch discount (until Jun. 3, 10 AM PDT) - 21 May 2026
We released six new DLC packs today, May 20, 2026. The lineup includes the 3D asset pack “Dead Trees,” featuring 50 uniquely dead tree, as well as four VFX packs—“EVFX Soundforge,” “EVFX Charmforge,” “EVFX Bloomforge,” and “EVFX Astroforge”—each containing 16 high-quality visual effects along with matching sound effects. In addition, we are releasing “Iconography 5,” a handcrafted icon & VFX set designed for use with the EVFX series.Also, 10% off launch discount until June 3, 2026 at 10am PDT! Don't miss this opportunity!Overview of DLC Released on May 20, 2026 Dead TreesDead Trees is a collection of unique tree assets designed for use in RPG Developer Bakin.This pack includes 50 dead tree models, each featuring a distinctive silhouette and shape, making them ideal for creating eerie forests, haunted landscapes, cursed lands, or abandoned environments in your game projects.In addition…
- Enhancing Game “Visuals” and “Ease of Creation” Major Update Ver. 2.4 Released - 28 April 2026
Hello everyone!We’re excited to bring you Major Update Ver. 2.4. This update introduces new features and improvements that enhance both the visual quality of your games and the ease of creation!With the implementation of shadow mapping, you can now create dynamic shadows from campfires and lights, allowing for more immersive scene presentation. In addition, the new camera Z-axis rotation feature enables more impactful cutscenes and stronger horror-style effects.We’ve also added a “Multi-branch (by Variable Value)” panel, which allows you to handle multiple branches based on variable values all at once—making event creation more efficient than ever.Now, let’s take a look at some of the new features!ｰ RPG Developer Bakin Ver. 2.4 New Features Video: - Shadow MapsA new “Shadow Map” feature has been implemented, allowing shadows to be automatically generated based on lights placed within a…
