Unity Dev Group Dissolves After Trust Erodes and Fees Cause Disbandment

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The Boston Unity Group (BUG), the oldest Unity game developer group, has announced its dissolution after 13 years due to a complete lack of trust in the company. BUG cited Unity's shift away from supporting developer communities and prioritizing profit over functionality as reasons for their decision. Many developers remain skeptical of Unity's recent fee structure changes, with some stating that they do not trust the company under its current leadership. Unity executive Marc Whitten acknowledged the need to earn back trust through actions, not just words.
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