SmileBoom Launches RPG Developer Bakin Update 2.3 and Spring Sale
Sapporo, Japan – March 11, 2026 – SmileBoom Co.Ltd. Today released a major update, Version 2.3, for “RPG Developer Bakin,” a no-programming-required game creation tool. The update introduces new features designed to enhance game development flexibility and efficiency. Alongside the update, the “SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026” has commenced, offering discounts on the base game and downloadable content (DLC).
Major Update Ver. 2.3: Enhanced Game Development Features
Version 2.3 expands the flexibility of the game system with features like the Enemy Party function and tools for managing store prices and inventory. Additional improvements focus on streamlining event creation and debugging processes.
Key New Features in Version 2.3
- Enemy Party: This new feature allows multiple characters to be grouped as an “Enemy Party,” enabling more strategic and visually rich battle layouts and event settings.
- Conversation & Message Preview: A preview function has been added, allowing developers to check conversations and messages in a format closely resembling their in-game display, improving text adjustment efficiency.
- Store Price Adjustments and Inventory Management: Developers can now modify store item prices and manage inventory, allowing for dynamic stores that adapt to game progression and scenarios.
- Variable List Improvements: The Variable List, which tracks variable usage, has been enhanced to make it easier to locate event panels and map events that manipulate variables, streamlining debugging.
- Skill Sample Project: A new project showcasing sample skills created using common events, battle events, and database settings has been added. Examples include skills that blow enemies away or inflict curses.
SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026
The SmileBoom Spring Sale 2026 offers a 20% discount on “RPG Developer Bakin” and discounts of 10% to 35% on various DLCs. Bundle editions including sale items will also reflect the discounted prices.
- Period: Wednesday, March 11 – Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT
- Discounts:
- RPG Developer Bakin: 20% OFF
- Paid DLC: 10% to 35% OFF
- Steam News Page for details.
New Value-Packed Bundles Available
Two new bundles are now available for purchase:
- RPG Developer Bakin PixelScapes Complete Collection: Includes the entire “PixelScapes” asset series by Jacob Mann, offering a distinctive visual style blending pixel art and 3D models. Steam Store Link
- RPG Developer Bakin House Builder Complete Bundle: A construction asset bundle compiling DLC for creating buildings, towns, and environmental structures, including medieval, Victorian, Asian, and modern architectural assets. Steam Store Link
Note: If you already own some items within a bundle, you can purchase only the items you don’t own at the bundle discount price.
About RPG Developer Bakin
“RPG Developer Bakin” is a game creation tool designed for ease of use and powerful features, allowing anyone to create RPGs without programming knowledge. It includes a map editor, an event creation system, a database for character settings, and advanced screen effect settings. The tool launched in Early Access in October 2022 and officially released on August 28, 2025.
Factsheet
- Title: RPG Developer Bakin
- Genre: Game Creation Tool
- Recommended System Requirements:
- OS: Windows10 (64bit)
- CPU: Core i5-8400/Ryzen 5 1500X or better
- Memory: 16GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX1650/AMD Radeon™ RX570
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Distribution Store: Steam
- Early Access Start Date: October 17, 2022
- Official Release Date: August 28, 2025
- Price: $84.99 USD
- Developer / Publisher: SmileBoom Co.Ltd.
- Official Website: https://rpgbakin.com/en
- Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RPGBakin
- Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPGDeveloperBakin
- Official Discord: https://discord.gg/yKwuye2
Downloadable assets for this release are available at: https://smileboom.com/dl/press/RPGDeveloperBakin_Assets_20260311_EN.zip