As a new optional product of LETS, which has been available since February 2021, a license that allows you to embed fonts in smartphone applications (hereinafter referred to as apps) and game software (hereinafter referred to as games). and "Game Embedded Option" will be provided from July 28, 2021.
* As of April 20, 2023, new applications and renewals for "Showa typeface LETS" have been closed.
What are "App / Game Embedded Options" and "Game Embedded Options"?
"App / game embedding option" and "game embedding option" are optional products that permit the embedding of font files in apps and games.
Within the scope of each LETS license, it is permitted to image fonts and use them in apps and games, but by subscribing to this option, it is also permitted to incorporate font files and outline glyph data. I will. For example, it is possible to apply each LETS font by using it in in-game chat or entering a profile.
* In the current LETS, the name was changed to "App / Game LETS Extended License", but in the new LETS, it has been changed to "App / Game Embedded Option" and "Game Embedded Option".
Product Summary
The built-in options that can be contracted differ depending on the LETS type.
App / game embedded options
| Target person | Those who create apps and games, regardless of whether they are corporations or individuals |
|---|---|
| Use applications | Smartphone app (SNS apps / News apps / entertainment apps / dictionary apps / catalog apps, etc.) Game software in general (Consumer games / PC games / Social games / Arcade games, etc.) |
| LETS type | Fontworks LETS, Showa typeface LETS, Iwata LETS, Motoya LETS, YOON LETS, Hosho LETS * As of April 20, 2023, new applications and renewals for "Showa typeface LETS" have been closed. |
| Contract period | It is based on the contract period of each LETS contracted. * A contract for each LETS is required. It is not possible to subscribe only to the built-in option. |
| price | Fontworks, Showa typeface, Iwata, Motoya, YOON LETS: 11,000 yen (tax included) / license Hosho LETS: 22,000 yen (tax included) / license * As of April 20, 2023, new applications and renewals for "Showa typeface LETS" have been closed. |
| Provided typeface | Typefaces provided by each LETS (excluding Hosho LETS) ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Chinese fonts included in Fontworks LETS are not applicable. * For the built-in fonts of Hosho LETS, only 6 typefaces dedicated to embedding can be Downloads Fonts recorded in Hosho LETS cannot be incorporated. For details, please check this guide. |
Game built-in options
| Target person | Those who make games regardless of corporation or individual |
|---|---|
| Use applications | Game software in general (Consumer games / PC games / Social games / Arcade games, etc.) |
| LETS type | Monotype LETS |
| Contract period | It is based on the contract period of the contracted Monotype LETS. * Monotype LETS contract is required. It is not possible to subscribe only to the built-in option. |
| price | 11,000 yen (tax included) / license |
| Provided typeface | Typeface provided by Monotype LETS |
Future schedule for LETS
* LETS service started in mid-February 2021<New LETS>, LETS that we have been offering for a long time<Current LETS>It is called.
| July 28, 2021 | <New LETS> Launch of LETS for students Launch of "App / Game Embedded Options" and "Game Embedded Options" |
|---|---|
| November 2021 | <New LETS> Launched administrator functions for enterprises Launch of LETS for educational institutions LETS server license now available <Current LETS> Closed acceptance of all new contracts |
| March 2022 | <Current LETS> End of additional provision of new fonts * New fonts after April 2022 will be provided only in the new LETS. For information on the new styles from 2021 to 2022, please see this Announcement |
| August 2022 | <New LETS> Available on iOS / iPad OS / Android OS |
| November 2024 | <Current LETS> Ended acceptance of addition of units and contract renewal |
| November 2027 | <Current LETS> End all services |
We are preparing a "new LETS" transition plan for current LETS contract members. For details, please check the current LETS member site.