GameMaker Server is shutting down in 2027

Hi everyone!

GameMaker Server has had an amazing 15 years of service. However, after 4 years of "end-of-service", I feel it is finally time to say goodbye.

Next year, 2026, will be the last full year of GameMaker Server. Somewhere in 2027 (I have not chosen a specific date yet) the server will be shut down. This means that you will no longer be able to play games that still use GameMaker Server's services.

I will make an effort to aid game preservation by releasing source code and/or software that lets you play old games with a locally hosted server. Unfortunately, I cannot make any promises about a timeline for this. You should not expect to be able to run your own instance of GameMaker Server and play together with others.

I am thankful to everyone who has helped shape GameMaker Server into what it has become. It wouldn't have existed without all of you.

Size43

Replies (13)

goodbye GMS, i will miss you.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

thats sad,no df,no mto,nothing... i had good times with df.
most of the people of dfc wants me gone
then how abt seeing df gone with the gms shutdown?

also,thank you gms for good memories

aw man that sucks, well its been a great time thought

Thank you for everything. Let's make this last year count. o7

It's been fun! Awesome community, great memories

Big W to Size43 keeping this platform running at no user cost, no anti-user terms, and being mindful of media preservation

No.. NOOO.. Aun no estoy preparado para despedirme de Dont Forget, no ahora..

Bro.. Don't do it.. Or if there's no other choice, please release the source code so I can run it on my server

AWWWWW NOOOOOO
Well thanks for the amazing years of service!
I'm gonna miss playing DFC but I hope we can find alternatives to keep communities going!
But again, thank you, we had a lot of fun :)

aww man :(

Thanks for all the good memories, GMS. You've been a real one.
Held og lykke derude.

don't shut them down man. i only started DF: connected.