Epic Games Enhances Developer Incentives for Unreal Engine and Store Use
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 13:28
New Royalty Rates for Unreal Engine Developers
Epic Games aims to attract developers by offering better terms for those building games with its Unreal Engine and launching on the Epic Games Store. The new 'Launch Everywhere with Epic' program will reduce the royalty rate from 5 percent to 3.5 percent starting January 1st, 2025 for eligible games.
Program Details
- If a game is not listed on the Epic Games Store, the royalty rate will revert back to 5 percent.
- For iOS games, Epic is currently waiving the requirement for simultaneous launch.
- Royalty reduction applies across all platforms including consoles.
With this strategy, Epic seeks to motivate developers to leverage their game distribution channels effectively while maximizing their revenue opportunities.
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