RPG Maker forum users are racing to archive almost 15 years of valuable resources, as game engine maker announces impending move

RPG Maker’s official forums are being shut down on December 11, 2026, as developer Gotcha Gotcha Games restructures its community management. While a new community hub called RPG Maker Guild will replace the existing forum, the company has confirmed it will not archive the current forums, risking the permanent loss of nearly 15 years of community discussion, tutorials, resources, and historical documentation.

RPG Maker has been instrumental in the creation of acclaimed indie games including Omori, Lisa the Painful, To the Moon, Yume Nikki, Fear and Hunger, and Corpse Party. The forums served as a vital repository for game development knowledge, artistic collaboration, and community support for countless creators worldwide.

In response to the announcement, users are racing to manually archive forum content before the December deadline, attempting to preserve the wealth of information and community culture that would otherwise be permanently lost. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about digital preservation and the fragility of online communities dependent on corporate infrastructure.

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