Unity adds fee for installs for successful small devs, triggering a backlash

A year after Unity raised prices for enterprise and professional versions of its game engine, Unity added a new charge for smaller developers who meet thresholds for revenue and installs.

Starting on January 1, 2024, Unity will charge a Unity Runtime Fee for any game that surpasses a revenue and lifetime install in the preceding 12 months. Normally, Unity Personal usage is free, and subscribers for Unity Pro pay $399 per seat.