RPG Maker MV introduced several "firsts" for the franchise that distinguish it from its predecessors, such as RPG Maker VX Ace :

While older versions (like XP, VX, and VX Ace) were trapped on Windows, MV broke the chains. It is the watershed moment where RPG Maker went from a "toy" to a legitimate cross-platform publishing tool. Today, we are going to dive deep into everything that makes RPG Maker MV tick, its strengths, its weaknesses, and why—even years after its successor (MZ) launched—MV remains the gold standard for indie JRPG development.

The engine is lightweight but requires certain hardware to run the editor and playtest games efficiently. According to the official system requirements : Beginning RPG Maker MV - ResearchGate

When discussing MV, one name is sacred: . Yanfly’s Engine Plugins (YEP) are a library of over 200 free plugins that completely overhaul the engine. Want an ATB (Active Time Battle) gauge? Yanfly. Want skill cooldowns? Yanfly. Want a bestiary? Yanfly.

This is MV’s killer app. Using the "Deployment" tools: