It looks like platforms like Steam will have to work hard to keep both new and existing publishers in the good graces. Competitive Epic Games Store in fact, he has prepared a very tempting offer for potential or existing partners, which consists of payment of full income from sold games in exchange for exclusivity.
The newly introduced Epic First Run program is open to developers and publishers whose games release after October 16 this year. This offer will pay out an in-game store that offers exclusive titles such as PC Building Simulator 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City or Fortnite. 100% of game revenue for six months for those games not being available anywhere except on the Epic Games Store.
That is, with the exception of your own store or website, where you will either need to sell codes on the Epic Games Store, or include games in the Epic program for keyless redemption.
After the six-month period, games will be able to target other platforms and developers/publishers will start to receive 88% of users’ money spent. Epic will retain the remaining 12%.
“Products participating in the Epic First Run program will be introduced to users in the store with new exclusive badges, homepage placement, and special collections. In addition, products will be featured in relevant store campaigns, including sales, events, and possibly editorials.” The Epic Games Store describes other benefits as well.
“Once a product joins the program, it will benefit from continued presence throughout its membership in the Epic First Run program.” reserves.
The Epic Games Store boasts growing interest. It is currently used by over 230 million players around the world.with 68 million active users every month.
Source :Indian TV
