RPG Maker is a franchise that's largely steered clear of PlayStation consoles, but that trend is set to change with the release of RPG Maker WITH. Published by NIS America, it's headed to PC and Switch at some point in the autumn / fall, while PS5 and PS4 versions are locked in for 2025.
If you're sat there wondering what RPG Maker even is, the name gives it away. Basically, it's a set of tools and premade assets that you can use to create your own RPG. In that sense, it's a bit like Dreams, but with a very specific focus. The Japanese franchise has been around for decades, but again, it's rarely appeared on consoles — especially here in the West.
The official press release reads: "RPG Maker WITH features more tools and greater accessibility than ever before. The user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it easy to choose between creating simple or complex assets and functions, so you can dive right in, regardless of skill level."
WITH promises a huge number of premade assets that you can use right off the bat, or you can use the game's customisation tools to make your own stuff. "For the first time ever in a console RPG Maker title, you can even share your assets and unfinished projects," the press release continues.
Do you know of RPG Maker? Would you be interesting in making something through WITH? Start writing some dialogue in the comments section below.
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Would be great if they could add 2dhd visuals, though from what the designers at Square Enix say it's quite difficult to put that look together. Perhaps it's reworking ue4 that makes it so tricky. Having a streamlined tool for that would be very cool.
RPG Maker is already available. I played for a good 20hrs or so, managed to create a bit of story and a town and dungeon. Needs a lot of patience and watching you tube tutorials to get to grips with. Hopefully they can make this one more user friendly because it can be a lot of fun.
I wonder if you can move any RPG's you've made in RPGmaker MV to this one. My brother has spent over 700 hours making his RPG.
The last one was on PS4 you could buy it at NISA.
I've always been intrigued by these but I don't have the Kemco to get into them.
@Bentleyma 700!? Seven HUNDRED? Whaaaat...
There was an RPG Maker game back on the OG Playstation. I didn't play it but remember it being covered in magazines. I thought the franchise was pretty well-known, even in the West, if not particularly popular.
@Corc11
The funny thing is that he's put so much time into it and it's only a few hours long so far.
Someone liked his RPG enough to upload a playthrough.
You unfortunately can't monetize it in console right? Better off creating on PC.
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