Licenses

When I purchased Visionaire Studio 5 in April 2022, I was of the understanding that the license allowed me to  produce both freeware and commercial games for desktop and, if I wished to produce a commercial game for android, then I would need to obtain an additional license for that one game.

I note that in the license descriptions on the website that a fee is now payable for commercial release of any game. When did this change? Am I now restricted to producing only freeware with my license?

Hi matty47,

thanks for your message and for reaching out!

To clarify: there has been no retroactive change to the license terms. If you purchased a regular Visionaire Studio 5 license in April 2022, you're still allowed to develop and publish both freeware and commercial games for desktop platforms.

For commercial mobile games (e.g. Android or iOS), a separate export license has always been required – this applies per game and per platform. That policy has remained the same since your purchase.

What has evolved over time is our business strategy, including clearer distinctions between hobbyist and commercial use – particularly as more developers started to publish on multiple platforms. These changes are meant to ensure sustainable development and support for the engine – not to restrict previous customers.

So yes, you're absolutely still allowed to create commercial games with your existing license – especially for desktop.

If you have any questions about a specific project or need help with mobile publishing, feel free to contact us directly by email!

Best regards,

Thomas // Visionaire Studio Team

Hi,

thank you for clarifying and whilst I am not intending to make a commercial game, I am happy that I am able to. I do realise that anything apart from desktop will require a separate license. Regards