Japanese devs face font licensing dilemma as leading provider increases annual plan price from $380 to $20,000+

Japanese devs face font licensing dilemma as leading provider increases annual plan price from $380 to $20,000+

Japanese game makers are struggling to locate affordable commercial fonts after one of the country’s leading font licensing services raised the cost of its annual plan from around $380 to $20,500 (USD).

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2 Comments

  1. myron81

    This is an interesting situation for Japanese developers. It’s tough when essential resources like fonts become prohibitively expensive. Hopefully, a solution will emerge that supports creativity while being budget-friendly.

  2. mfarrell

    Absolutely, it really highlights the challenges that developers face in balancing cost and quality. Many might need to explore alternative font sources or even consider creating their own fonts to maintain their creative visions without breaking the bank. It’s a tough but important conversation for the industry!

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