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MLC Studio Launches Game Budget Builder Tool for Indie Devs

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8th October, 2024

MLC Launches Budget Builder

We know the challenges indie developers face when it comes to estimating costs – especially when it’s crucial to secure funding from publishers or investors.

That’s why MLC has just launched Budget Builder, a brand new free tool that takes the guesswork out of budgeting.

No more lengthy calculations or uncertainty. In just a few clicks, you’ll get accurate art budget estimates for your needed deliverables to confidently present to publishers.

Explore Budget Builder HERE

3. Create custom game art styles with tailored items to match your game's aesthetic using MLC Studio’s innovative design tools and expertise.

How Does It Work?

  • Easy to Use: Select your art style and desired deliverables to receive an estimate.
  • Tailored Estimates: Get estimates tailored to your game art requirements.
  • Cost Planning: Plan your development budget effectively and with confidence.
3. A digital storefront showcasing 3D game assets such as weapons, environments, and character sheets with pricing, highlighting a variety of game development resources and custom options.

Who Is This Most Beneficial for?

  • Indie Developers (Planning to Early Development Stage): Gain expert insights into the costs behind game art.
  • Indie Developers (Seeking Publishers or Investment): Use budget estimates to strengthen pitch decks and elevate your game.
  • Publishers: Provide an easy-to-use resource to guide developers in budget planning.
PDF estimate document displaying game development budget categories and art styles for MLC Studio.

Why Try MLC’s Budget Builder?

With over 7 years of experience collaborating with indie game developers at every stage, MLC’s expertise in game art ensures that you receive the most accurate and reliable estimates, allowing you to plan your budget effectively.

We want to make this tool an invaluable resource for indie game developers, so we’d love your feedback. Feel free to share this resource with your network to help more developers create amazing games with well-planned budgets.

Be among the first to explore our interactive Budget Builder resource and discover how it simplifies game development planning.

Explore Budget Builder HERE

Model showing a game asset creation website with a dark theme and blue accents, featuring various 3D modelling options like stylised, semi-realistic, and low poly styles.

About MLC:

MLC is trusted by hundreds of game developers annually to provide art and development support from its talent network of over 150. Providing animation, 3D & 2D production, concepting, marketing assets and engineering services, we build teams of contractors that are both flexible and affordable for game studios.

For more information about MLC, visit our website: https://mlc.studio/

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