GameMaker:Studio FAQ

How do I find out my machines local IP Address?
If you are not sure of your local IP address, you can find instructions on how to find it here.

How do I setup GameMaker: Studio for iOS?
Please refer to the page Setup GameMaker:Studio for iOS.

How do I setup GameMaker: Studio for Android?
Please refer to the page Setup GameMaker Studio for Android.

How do I setup GameMaker: Studio for Html5?
Please refer to the page Setup GameMaker Studio for Html5.

How do I connect my device to GM: Studio?
The first time you use the software to connect to your device it must be connected through a USB data-cable. Every time after that you may either connect using the same cable or, if you have an active Wi-Fi connection on the same network as the Windows machine you have installed GameMaker:Studio to, you may use WiFi to communicate with your devices.

My iOS device is Jailbroken, can I still use it?
No, sorry!

My Android device is rooted. What do I do?
If your android device is rooted, you can connect to the Android Debugger (adb) over TCP. To do this please follow these instructions :


 * 1) Hold down the “Windows key” and press “R” on the keyboard to bring up the "Run" window
 * 2) Type “cmd” and hit the enter key to bring up a command line prompt
 * 3) Go to the directory where you installed the Android SDK and type "cd platform-tools" and press enter
 * 4) type "adb connect IP_ADDRESS", changing the ip_address for that of the Andoid device (not your pc!)

You may now use studio as normal without a data cable connection, and when you are finished just repeat the above process, only type "adb disconnect" into the command line prompt.

Will my game previously made in GM 8.1/HTML5 work on iOS/Android?
It is very unlikely that any game made with previous versions of GameMaker will run immediately on GameMaker:Studio, and even less likely that they will port directly to your device! Developing for a handheld device differs greatly from developing for a PC due to cpu, gpu and memory constraints, and there are also a number of GM functions which are not currently supported by the YoYo Runner (nor do we currently support plugins).

Can I create and distribute my own Android or iOS application using the Alpha/Beta version of Studio?
During the Alpha and Beta test phases of GameMaker:Studio you will not be permitted to create your own Android or iOS application. Once GameMaker:Studio is publicly released however you will be able to create and distrubute standalone applications made using it. Please read the Alpha/Beta Terms and conditions for full details.

Can I release a game made with GameMaker Studio during Alpha/Beta testing?
As with the Android and iOS apps, you will not be permitted to release any game made with GameMaker:Studio during the Alpha/Beta testing phase without our explicit approval. Please read the Alpha/Beta Terms and conditions for full details.

How do I leave feedback, or report a bug?
You should register at the YoYo Games Bug Tracker (link below), and it's there that you should post to inform us of any bugs or errors that you may find. For general questions or feedback, you will be able to join the GameMaker:Studio discussion forum at the link below, using your GMC (GameMaker Community) account. If you do not have an account, it is highly recommended that you join up as there are a great many people involved there and often your question may already have been answered by our developers. The forums are also a good place to post any suggestions for improvement or changes that are not bug or crash related.

YoYoGames Bug Tracker

GameMaker:Studio Discussion

For information on what is expected of you as a Beta Tester and what type of feedback we are looking for, we have a FAQ here too :

Beta Tester Information

Do I need a new license key to use GameMaker:Studio?
Yes, we will issue you with a GameMaker:Studio license should you be accepted into the Alpha/Beta testing and it should be noted that this license will only be valid for the duration of the testing period.

Do I need my own Apple or Android developer account to test?
You will not need your own Android Developer Account, though you will need to install the Android SDK. For Apple, however, you will need to be a registered developer. For more information on this process please visits the Apple Developer Site.

How do I get new builds?
As builds of GameMaker:studio change, they will be issued through the Beta Channel of the auto updater. Please make sure that you have that selected! You can do this by right clicking the icon for the updater in the taskbar and selecting "Beta Update Channel".

How long will beta testing last for?
This is undetermined at the moment.