Indie
Best for solo founders and small teams who want the engine, tools, and source code without paying for extra delivery services yet.
Buy ED5 MMO Studio
Choose the plan that helps you start shipping sooner
Every license is a one-time purchase. You get the source code, editor workflow, multiplayer foundation, and lifetime updates without revenue share. The difference between plans is how much launch support and workflow leverage you want around the engine.
If you are still weighing options, you do not need to overcommit. Start with the plan that matches your current stage, then upgrade later by paying only the difference.
Want to try first? The browser editor is free for 1 hour with no card required, and you can review the documentation anytime.
What buyers say
Teams already shipping with ED5 MMO Studio
“ED5 Studio let us go from concept to live MMO in 3 months. Having 44 systems already wired end-to-end saved us hundreds of hours compared to building from scratch.”
“The plugin system is incredible. We built a full custom event system in a weekend using the EventBus hooks. The auto-cleanup on unload means zero memory leaks.”
“Best multiplayer architecture I've seen in any 2D engine. Server-authoritative with delta compression just works. No netcode nightmares, no desync issues.”
Top buyer questions
The 4 things teams ask before they commit
- How many players can my server handle?
- The game server runs a fixed 20 TPS tick loop with spatial hash grid optimization and delta compression. It supports 200+ concurrent players per zone out of the box. For larger deployments, the Enterprise plan includes multi-server scaling guidance.
- Can I sell my game commercially?
- The Indie plan covers personal and indie projects. For commercial releases generating revenue, you'll need a Studio or Enterprise license. No royalties — you keep 100% of your game's revenue.
- Can I use the editor in my browser without installing anything?
- Yes. The same visual editor that ships inside the Electron Studio app is available as a web application. Open it in any modern browser to paint terrain, manage items, configure quests, zone maps, and edit every game system — no download required. Connect your own remote PostgreSQL database for free, or subscribe to a managed hosted plan starting at $19.99/month. Every new account gets a free 1-hour trial with no credit card required. Add a card to extend the trial to 7 full days.
- Can I upgrade my license tier later?
- Yes. You can upgrade from your account dashboard at any time and you only pay the difference. For example, upgrading from Indie ($149.99) to Studio ($299.99) costs $150 — not the full Studio price. Your existing license key and activated devices carry over automatically.
More answers in the full FAQ.
Quick guide
Choose Indie if you mainly need the engine and tools. Choose Studio if you want the safest commercial default. Choose Enterprise if your team needs implementation help, launch guidance, or faster onboarding.
Studio
Best for commercial launches that want the safest default workflow, smoother handoff, and faster support during production.
Enterprise
Best for teams with deadlines, clients, investors, or custom system work where speed, onboarding, and implementation guidance matter most.