Boston Unity Group Disbands Over Unity's Controversial New Pricing Model

The Boston Unity Group, self-described oldest Unity user group, is disbanding due to Unity's new pricing model.
Unity announced a new "Runtime Fee" pricing model starting in 2024, charging developers per user install.
The fee sparked backlash from developers, leading Unity to walk back some of the new fees.
Unity executives sold stock ahead of the pricing announcement, anticipating backlash.
Despite revising the fees, developers remain upset with Unity over the loss of trust.

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Boston Unity Group Disbands After 13 Years Due to Lost Trust in Unity Technologies

Unity dev group dissolves after 13 years due to a complete loss of trust in the company, while major game developers remain wary of the company's fee structure changes.