Epic Games announced on Thursday that starting in June, developers using the Epic Games Store will not have to pay any revenue share on their first $1,000,000 earned per app, per year. Once this threshold is reached, the revenue sharing model will switch to an 88%/12% split.
Additionally, beginning in June, developers will have the opportunity to launch their own “webshops.” According to Epic’s announcement, these webshops will allow players to make purchases outside of the app, providing a more affordable option compared to traditional in-app purchases, which have high fees from platforms like Apple and Google. Thanks to recent legal developments, developers will be permitted to direct players from their games to these webshops for digital purchases across platforms, including iOS in both the European Union and the United States.
Moreover, Epic is incentivizing users further by offering five percent Epic Rewards on all purchases made through these webshops.
This announcement comes on the heels of the conclusion of a lengthy legal dispute between Epic and Apple. Throughout the conflict, Epic was vocal in its criticisms and used its platform to advocate for its position. After achieving a legal victory against Apple and paving the way for the potential return of Fortnite to the iOS Store, Epic’s moves for its own store underscore the ongoing rivalry between the tech giants. However, it remains unclear what this means for the status of Tart Tycoon and the rise of the so-called Pie Patron.
