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Fontworks Discontinues LETS, Raises Costs for Game Developers

12/3/2025

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Fontworks has discontinued the affordable Leading Edge Type Solution (LETS) plan and adopted a Monotype license, priced at $20,500 per year, effective November 28.
LETS previously cost about ¥60,000 ($380) annually, and its removal raises costs for Japanese game developers.
The Monotype license caps applications at 25,000 users, affecting Fate/Grand Order.
Mojimo remains available only to individuals, limiting substitutes for studios, with effects unfolding in 2026.

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Story summary

Fontworks has discontinued the affordable Leading Edge Type Solution (LETS) plan and adopted a Monotype license, priced at $20,500 per year, effective November 28.
LETS previously cost about ¥60,000 ($380) annually, and its removal raises costs for Japanese game developers.
The Monotype license caps applications at 25,000 users, affecting Fate/Grand Order.
Mojimo remains available only to individuals, limiting substitutes for studios, with effects unfolding in 2026.