Pick your version
Buy World Machine once and own it forever. Every paid license unlocks commercial export rights and a year of updates. Step up to the Professional Edition for unlimited resolution, full CPU builds, and tiled worlds.
Indie
For indie developers and artists
$119 USD · one-time
- Export assets for your commercial projects
- Perpetual license with 1 year of updates
Professional
Most popularDedicated license for individual users
$299 USD · one-time
- Everything in Indie, plus:
- Turbocharged builds using all available CPU
- Multimonitor workstation support
- Tiled terrains for massive world sizes
- Automation to script builds
- Ability to lock macros for resale
Studio Site
Comprehensive licensing at one location
$1999 USD · one-time
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Unlimited workstation installs for a fixed price*
- Licensed to a specific physical location
*Covers all workstations at one physical address.
Already own the Indie Edition? Upgrade to Pro and pay only the difference.
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What each license unlocks
Details about your purchase
All major credit cards and PayPal accepted. Secure processing via PayPal, the industry-leading online payment platform.
We email your license key within one business day of order confirmation.
Delivered by direct download, so no physical media is required.
Includes one year of support and free updates. Extend afterward for continued access to the latest features.
System requirements
World Machine runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Minimum
- Windows 10 or later
- macOS 13.3 Ventura or later
- Linux with glibc 2.34+ (Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL/Rocky 9)
Recommended
- 8-core x86 CPU with AVX2, or Apple silicon
- Dedicated AMD or NVIDIA GPU
- 32GB system RAM
Not sure? Download and run the free Basic Edition to check your system.
Existing customers
Already own World Machine?
Change your edition or extend your update window. Both happen in the Update Center. Sign in with your license key and you’re there.
Upgrade to Professional
Already own the Indie Edition and want Pro’s features? Upgrade by paying just the difference.
We email you a new Professional license key.
Your year of free updates restarts from the upgrade date.
We prepare each key by hand, so allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
Indie → Professional
$180USD upgrade · one-time
Sign in to the Update Center with your Indie license key and upgrade there. Pay by card or PayPal.
Upgrade in the Update CenterYour license key is in your original purchase email. Lost your key?
Renew your updates
Your first year of updates is included. After that, renew to keep receiving new releases. The software stays yours either way.
Adds another 12 months of updates, starting when your current window ends.
Your license is perpetual. Every version released inside your window stays downloadable forever.
Renewal is discounted from your original purchase price, and opens near the end of your window.
License Renewal
12 monthsDiscounted per-license price
Sign in to the Update Center to see your renewal price and pay by card or PayPal.
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Not ready to commit?
For non-commercial, personal, or educational projects, explore the Basic Edition of World Machine at no cost.