: You can now manually select which of the four map layers to draw on, bringing back a popular feature from RPG Maker XP . You also have the option to keep the "Automatic" layering behavior found in MV .
: The battle animation system was completely revamped to use Effekseer , an open-source particle effect tool . This allows for high-quality 2D and 3D animations without needing large, clunky spritesheets .
: Later updates added support for various tile sizes, including 16x16, 24x24, 32x32, and the standard 48x48 pixels . RPG MAKER MZ 2020(2020)
RPG Maker MZ , released in August 2020, introduced several core features designed to improve efficiency and game performance compared to its predecessor, RPG Maker MV . Key Features of RPG Maker MZ
: The engine now includes built-in autosave functionality with dedicated slots, which can be toggled on or off in the editor . : You can now manually select which of
: When setting up event movement, you can now preview the path directly in the editor, eliminating the guesswork required in previous versions .
: You can adjust the positioning of individual components (like eyes or hair) in the character generator using an offset feature, giving you more control over the look of your heroes and NPCs . This allows for high-quality 2D and 3D animations
: Plugin commands are now selected from a pull-down menu with preset parameters rather than requiring manual text entry . This makes using community-created code much more accessible for beginners .