1. Backwards Compatible
  2. Import your GameMaker: Studio projects directly into Studio 2 and have them ready to run in a matter of minutes.
  4. YoYo Account
  5. GameMaker Studio 2 uses your YoYo Account to provide a single login for all your game making needs.
  7. Tutorials
  8. With our integrated tutorials you can have your learning materials docked directly in your workspace.
  10. Laptop Mode
  11. For all of our users who develop on laptop pcs we have developed an efficient workflow that does not get in the way of development.
  13. Skinning
  14. Customise your development environment by choosing from our predefined skins or creating your own.
  16. Docking
  17. Organise your workspace by docking your tool windows where you want them.
  19. Object Editor
  20. With our unique stucture and workflow it has never been easier to manage the objects within your game.
  22. Script Editor
  23. With tabs and the ability to split the editor you can work with multiple files without having a window for each.
  25. Superior Workflow
  26. Drag and Drop like never before, create the game you want without ever writing any code.
  28. Library
  29. Choose what you need from our extensive library of events and actions to sculpt the game you desire.
  31. Code Preview
  32. Learn how to program by viewing the code behind our DnD™ actions and take your games to the next level.
  34. GameMaker Language
  35. Based on C programming language, GML gives you all the power of other programming languages while being easy to learn.
  37. Layers
  38. Take control of how objects are ordered within your rooms and draw sprites directly without the need for an object.
  40. Tile Brushes
  41. Make repetition a breeze by creating a group of tiles and drawing them directly to the room.
  43. Inheritance
  44. Add variety quickly to your projects by sharing common code and resources.
  46. Brush Based Editing
  47. Create a brush from any section of your image simply and efficiently with our amazing new editor.
  49. Animation Support
  50. Bring your sprites to life with a touch of motion and take your games to the next level.
  52. Tileset Animations
  53. Liven up your levels with a hint of animation without compromising on performance.
  55. Brushes
  56. Improve your workflow by creating a palette of commonly used tiles.
  58. Auto Tiling
  59. Automatically choose the correct tile for the job and never have to worry what goes where again.
  61. GoTo Finder
  62. The GoTo Finder lets you search for, locate, and open any resource within your project instantly.
  64. Chain View
  65. Easily navigate between resources without losing track of where you are.
  67. Git Integration
  68. Save and back-up your project history from anywhere in the world with our Git integration.
  70. Debugger
  71. Save time and effort with our powerful debugger.