Event Brief
5,200% Price Hike on Fonts Hits Japan’s Indie Devs
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Summary: Tokyo-based Fontworks' new pricing structure causes chaos for indie game developers in Japan.
WHO: Fontworks
WHAT: New pricing structure for fonts
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Increased costs and user caps leading to higher fees
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