Epic Games Reveals Epic First Run for Devs

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23 August 2023 21:15

Epic Games revealed a new programme for game developers. Epic First Run programme will allow devs to keep 100% of the net profit in the first 6 months. Epic First Run eligible games will launch after October 16, 2023. Epic Games Store stated "Today, we’re introducing the Epic First Run program: an opt-in exclusivity program for third-party developers on the Epic Games Store. The new Epic First Run program gives participants the opportunity to boost their net revenue from user spending on eligible products from 88% to 100% in their first six months on the Epic Games Store. After their six-month run, participants will continue to benefit from Epic’s 88%/12% revenue split. "

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Epic Games Reveals Epic First Run for Devs

Business

23 August 2023 21:15

Tags: Epic Games

Epic Games revealed a new programme for game developers. Epic First Run programme will allow devs to keep 100% of the net profit in the first 6 months. Epic First Run eligible games will launch after October 16, 2023. Epic Games Store stated "Today, we’re introducing the Epic First Run program: an opt-in exclusivity program for third-party developers on the Epic Games Store. The new Epic First Run program gives participants the opportunity to boost their net revenue from user spending on eligible products from 88% to 100% in their first six months on the Epic Games Store. After their six-month run, participants will continue to benefit from Epic’s 88%/12% revenue split. "

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