Beta Progress: Building Something Special Together

Two months into beta, and we're blown away by what this community has accomplished.

TL;DR

Thousands of active beta users creating games, characters, and animations daily
Major features shipped: Plan Mode, Animation Alignment Tool, Game Export, Quick Actions, and more
First paying customers: Some of you have topped up credits - thank you for believing in us
Early Q1 2026 launch: We're targeting a full public release in the next few weeks

The Numbers That Matter

Since launching beta in October, we've grown to several thousand active users. But more important than the number is what you're all building - platformers, RPGs, puzzle games, visual novels, and things we never imagined. Every day we see projects that push the boundaries of what AI-assisted game development can do.

What We've Shipped

Looking back at our changelog, it's been a busy two months:

AI & Workflow

Plan Mode - Structured AI workflow for complex projects with automatic checkpoints
Quick Actions - Template library for common tasks (add characters, assign controls, debug errors)
Multi-provider AI - Choose between GLM 4.6, DeepSeek V3.2, Kimi K2, and Minimax M2
Smarter prompts - Dramatically improved AI reasoning and response quality

Sprite Studio

Animation Alignment Tool - Fine-tune anchors, hitboxes, and scale per animation
Background generation - Non-blocking animation creation so you can keep working
Multi-frame editing - Batch operations with Ctrl/Shift selection
Frame export improvements - Simpler output scaling options

Platform

Game Export - Download published games as standalone HTML files
Better error debugging - Collapsible panel with go-to-line navigation
Faster load times - 83% fewer API calls on editor load
Auto-update detection - Know when to refresh for the latest features

First Paying Customers

We hit a meaningful milestone: our first users topped up credits.

To those of you who made that leap - thank you. Your support means more than the credits themselves. It's validation that we're building something worth paying for, and it helps us keep the lights on while we figure out the right model for everyone.

What's Next: Early Q1 Launch

We're targeting an early Q1 2026 exit from beta. That means in the next few weeks, we'll be finalizing our pricing and preparing for a full public launch.

We're deep in cost analysis right now, working through how to bring Makko to market in a way that's:

Accessible - We want hobbyists and indie devs to afford this
Sustainable - We need to cover AI infrastructure costs
Fair - Power users should get value, casual users shouldn't feel locked out

Running state-of-the-art AI models isn't cheap, and we're committed to being transparent about that. We're exploring different pricing tiers, daily allowances, and package options. When we have something concrete, you'll be the first to know.

Thank You

Every bug report, feature request, and Discord message helps us build a better product. Every game you publish shows us what's possible. Every piece of feedback shapes our roadmap.

We're not just building a tool - we're building it with you.

Here's to the next chapter.

The Makko Team

Questions? Feedback? Find us on Discord or email support@makko.ai.