Moving Forward: Drafft's Future

A Heartfelt Thank You

Drafft started as a passion project—an attempt to make game development workflows smoother, more centralized, and less chaotic. Thanks to your support, it has grown into something much bigger. Whether you backed the project early on or just discovered it, I want to sincerely thank you for helping shape Drafft into what it is today.

The Transition to a Subscription Model

With Drafft 2, I’m making a shift to a subscription-based model. This decision wasn’t made lightly, but it’s the best way to ensure that Drafft can continue to evolve, improve, and provide lasting value to game developers.

Here’s why:

• Sustainable Development – A subscription model allows me to dedicate more time and resources to improving Drafft. Instead of releasing major updates sporadically, I can focus on steady improvements and adding meaningful features.
• Better Support & Maintenance – Game development tools need to stay updated with changing workflows, new integrations, and better user experience. With a steady revenue stream, I can ensure Drafft remains a powerful tool for your projects.
• Long-Term Vision – The goal is for Drafft to become an indispensable part of indie game development. Moving to a subscription model ensures it can thrive in the long run rather than stagnate due to one-time sales.

What Happens to Drafft 1?

Drafft 1 will remain completely free on Itch.io. If you prefer a one-time purchase model, you can continue using the Itch.io version without limitations. However, future development and updates will happen exclusively on Drafft 2.

Already Purchased Drafft? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you purchased Drafft before April 1, 2025, you are entitled to a free perpetual license for Drafft 2. If you haven’t received your new license or missed the email, please reach out to support@drafft.dev with the email you used for the transaction.

How You Can Support Drafft

If you want to see Drafft thrive, the best way to support its growth is by subscribing. Subscriptions help sustain ongoing development, improvements, and new features.

🔹 Check out the new Drafft 2 Beta here: https://drafft.dev
🔹 Join the community to share feedback: https://community.drafft.dev
🔹 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/t7GJXTTqmg

Once again, thank you for being part of this journey. Drafft exists because of you, and I’m excited for what’s ahead!