Epic Games store‍ Sweetens Deal for developers with New Revenue Model

The Epic Games Store,⁢ since its 2018 launch, has⁣ sought to attract game developers by offering more favorable revenue-sharing terms. The store’s 88/12 revenue split, where developers receive 88% of the revenue and Epic games takes 12%, contrasts sharply with Steam’s more common 70/30 split. While Steam boasts a larger⁤ player base, some developers find the Epic Games Store’s financial⁤ incentives appealing.

New Revenue ⁤Policy: 100% Revenue for First $1 Million

Following its legal victory against Apple regarding App Store commissions, ‍Epic Games announced a new policy designed to further empower developers. Under this new ⁤model, developers will ‍receive 100% of the revenue generated from their games on the Epic Games Store until they reach $1 million in earnings.

Custom ‘Webshops’ Offer Commission-free Sales

In ⁢addition to the revenue policy change, Epic Games is introducing ‘Webshops,’ ⁤personalized ⁢storefronts integrated within‍ the Epic Games Store. These Webshops allow developers to sell additional content directly to players without paying⁢ commissions to Epic. This ‍system aims to help studios avoid the 30% commissions typically ⁣charged⁣ by companies like Apple and google in their respective app stores.

Players Benefit Through‍ Rewards Program

To incentivize players to use these webshops, Epic Games will return 5% of the value of each purchase made in these stores to the players.This reward system allows players to⁣ accumulate credit within the Epic Games Store, which can then be used to purchase games or in-game content.

While the Epic Games Store continues to evolve,these changes could ⁤position it as an attractive⁢ platform for⁣ small and medium-sized studios⁣ looking to maximize their profits.