RPG MAKER MZ PREORDERS LIVE!

I don't believe we will have regional pricing available in our own store in time for Preorder unfortunately. If you want to take advantage of it for the preorder, you should probably order through Steam.

I hope I'm not asking a silly question, but is it possible to get the -10% discount for owning MV if you buy MZ from the RMW store yet own MV via Steam?

After reading some of the discussion in this thread, I started thinking that I'd like to buy MZ via RPG Maker Web store, but I've bought all of my previous RPG Maker stuff via Steam (or well, I've received half of them as gifts). The store isn't showing me the discount from owning MV, understandably, and I haven't figured if there's a way to "register" my Steam version into my account here.

I would like to echo these sentiments. It would be preferable not to have steam loaded while using rpgmakerMZ so it would be great to purchase through this store and still get the extra 10% for owning MV (through steam). Also, it is my understanding that Steam takes a big cut and I would also prefer my monies to go more to the developer.

@Punamaagi @AnonGames Touchfuzzy has said it is not possible for the store here to detect whether you own the Steam version of MV or not.

@mlogan Sorry, I might have missed that while skimming through the thread. Too bad that there's no way to reliably generate a discount code to serve the same purpose. Thanks for the fast reply in any case: I'll probably stick with Steam for now and maybe consider buying resource packs here in the future. :)

thanks for the heads up. I have purchased the engine on steam since it cheaper there than in the store.
I would buy the RMW store version but the preorder bonus is good.

It's mildly dumb but the thing I am most excited for at this exact moment is all the new generator parts MZ will bring to the table. Still excited for all the optimization, the return of manual layers, built in ATB etc... but seriously. Generator Parts. :D

I bought my preorder from Steam because that is what I usually do. After reading about how much Steam is going to take from the Devs I have decided to refund my Steam purchase so I can buy it from the RMW store. There is no reason I need to make Steam any fatter while starving those that bring us this joy.


Edit: I have successfully refunded the Steam purchase and purchased it from RMW store! I am glad I was able to get more money to the devs here and less in Steams pockets!

I personally bought it from the RMW store, since MZ has its own standalone update feature, which imo takes away the only thing I'd ever use Steam over it for.

Honestly there are advantages for Degica/Kadokawa with either store. So purchase through the one that feels best for you.

We want to make sure you get the best experience you can, and if that means buying through Steam, buy through Steam, if that means buying through our site, buy through our Site.

Weird... on rpgstore I'm owner of MV (did the purchase on rpgstore) but the store doesn't give me the discount, why?
And funny enough, steam does give me the additional discount, which what I did there was just use the code. So... what? (MV Pre-order customer here)
EDIT: Proofs attached!

Help me I don't want be bound to steam T_T

@Killuki Zaoldyeck I think others have said that the discount will show when you go to checkout.

Uh, oh. True!!
Thank you! Got confused by the screenshots from others where the discount was shown before the check-out.

Okay, now what I need is just the bundles being on the Rpgstore!!
Also, sorry if it was answered before but... Will the MZ key be valid for both steam and for download it from the rpgstore like how was the MV-preorder one?

Yes, it will also be valid for Steam.

I think you're confused. It sounds like you're talking about updating MZ itself, which is automatic on steam (unless you disabled it), but you had to do manually with the standalone version, downloading and installing the latest version.

The "standalone update feature" that MZ has, which MV didn't have, is the ability to update your projects to the newest version. With MV that had to be done manually regardless of where you bought it. With MZ there'll be a built-in option to update projects, and that also does not care whether you have the standalone or steam version of the engine.

I can confirm that the RPG Maker Web Store keys (you get one for MZ and MV) can be used to "Activate a Product on Steam".

Using the MZ key also activates the free copy of MV, so there's no need to activate both keys. If you try, Steam will simply say: "This Steam Account already owns the product associated with this key." so you can't get 2 copies of MV that way.

@Shaz I see, yeah I meant MZ standalone and not steam, but thought it meant to update the program instead of just your project to the newest version you already own. It's not so bad though, manually updating is still vastly preferable to launching MZ through Steam imo.

I wasn't planning on getting it right away, but the discount for MV owners made the deal good enough that I decided to anyway.

The price was surprising. The resources alone are worth it! Thanks for the discount.


But I have to criticize this complete marketing very much.

First you're busy confirming leaks for 4 weeks.

Now you don't even deliver proper previews of the DLC.

You're selling resources that buyers can't see.

It's like a fresh indie company taking its first steps on steam.

I've been watching things from my hospital bed just seeing how this all plays out and seeing what all is announced and introduced.
I honestly don't think there's enough new for me to want the software.
I swore that I would wait until everything was laid out on the table and it looks like it's pretty much been, and I'm just not seeing enough to make me want to dive headlong again into getting another piece of software like this.
Maybe later after some plugins.
Just needs more meat..