Full-Time GameMaker Studio 2 Developer – 2D MMORPG

Hiring: Full-Time GameMaker Studio 2 Developer – 2D MMORPG (Mafia Theme)

We are looking for an experienced GameMaker Studio 2 developer to join us full-time to recreate and modernize a classic 2D Mafia MMORPG that originally ran successfully for over 12 years before being shut down.

About the Project

• Game Name (Legacy):
  Wild City Mafia RPG / Mafia MMORPG / City of Mafia MMORPG
• Genre: 2D MMORPG (Top-down / City-based)
• Theme: Mafia, crime, city life, gangs, economy, PvP & progression
• Engine: GameMaker Studio 2
• Status: Rebuild from scratch
• Assets: Ready (graphics, concepts, references available)

Although the original development team has quit and all systems were shut down, we still have:

• A large and experienced community of veteran players
• Extensive gameplay videos, references, and documentation
• Clear understanding of core mechanics, economy, and progression
• Community members ready to help with testing, balancing, and feedback

Your role will be to rebuild the game using modern architecture and secure networking, while staying faithful to the original experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 2D MMORPG using GameMaker Studio 2
• Design and implement:
  Multiplayer systems (real-time or hybrid)
  Player accounts, authentication, and persistence
  Economy, inventory, combat, gangs, and city systems
  Anti-cheat, exploit prevention, and security measures
• Work closely with the community to:
  Recreate original mechanics
  Improve balance and performance
• Optimize performance for long-term scalability
• Maintain clean, modular, and well-documented code

Requirements

• Strong experience with GameMaker Studio 2 (GML)
• Prior experience developing MMORPG or multiplayer games
• Solid understanding of:
  Client-server architecture
  Database integration
  Security, anti-cheat, and exploit prevention
• Ability to work independently and full-time
• Passion for MMORPGs and long-term game development
• Experience recreating or reviving legacy games is a big plus

What We Offer

• Full-time paid position
• Long-term project with growth potential
• Assets already prepared – no asset creation required
• Strong community support and feedback
• Creative freedom to modernize and improve systems
• Opportunity to revive a cult-classic MMORPG

How to Apply

Please share:

• Your GameMaker Studio 2 experience
• Any MMORPG or multiplayer projects you’ve worked on
• GitHub, portfolio, or gameplay demos (if available)
• Your availability for full-time work