Unity's oldest community announces dissolution (farewell.bostonunitygroup.com)

Article summary

The oldest Unity community has announced its dissolution. The discussion suggests that Unity's business decisions, possibly driven by the need to generate profit, have led to this outcome. Unity's financial situation and recent changes to its pricing model are also mentioned. The community's dissolution may be a result of Unity's shift in focus and priorities.

Main themes

• Unity's business model
• community dissolution
• profit over people
• financial struggles
• poor management
• game engine competition

What commenters say

• Unity's decision to change its pricing model and prioritize profit over community needs has led to the dissolution of its oldest community.
• The company's focus on short-term gains and attempts to increase revenue have ultimately harmed its relationships with developers and users.
• Unity's financial struggles and lack of profitability are a result of poor management and excessive spending on acquisitions and other ventures.
• The company's core business is profitable, but its attempts to expand and increase margins have led to financial difficulties.
• Unity's shift towards a more commercial and profit-driven approach has alienated its community and may ultimately lead to its decline.
• The dissolution of the community is a symptom of a larger problem with the way Unity is being managed and run.
• Unity's decision to go public and prioritize shareholder value over community needs has led to its current struggles.
• The company's attempts to compete with other game engines, such as Unreal Engine, have led to poor decision-making and a focus on short-term gains.