Font Fee Hike Hits Japanese Game Developers

Game developers in Japan are facing a tough time as Fontworks has ended its affordable LETS font licensing program. This change means higher costs for essential Japanese typefaces, which is a big deal for many creators. The situation is tied to troubles in the AI industry, with Monotype, Fontworks' parent company, struggling after some bad investments. How do you think this will affect indie game development in Japan?

Published on: 12/19/2025

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