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Fee Structure

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gaming2 years ago

Unity Dev Group Dissolves After Trust Erodes and Fees Cause Disbandment

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.

video-games2 years ago

Unity Revises Policies and Donates to Open-Source Game Engines Amid Controversy

Unity, a prominent company in the video game industry, faced backlash after deleting its Terms of Service (ToS) ahead of implementing a controversial fee structure. The company claimed the removal was due to low pageviews, which raised concerns about transparency and legal compliance. Unity later restored the ToS and made changes to the fee structure, but the incident has damaged developer trust. The situation remains uncertain as Unity's behavior continues to be unpredictable.