Epic Games Store has announced the launch of self-publishing tools for game developers and publishers, enabling them to efficiently release games,
Epic Games Store has announced the launch of self-publishing tools for game developers and publishers, enabling them to efficiently release games, maintain their store presence, and reach a growing audience of over 68 million monthly active users. The tools are available to any developer or publisher whose games meet the store’s requirements, which include supporting PC cross-play for multiplayer games, enabling Epic Games Store achievements, obtaining age ratings for regional distribution, complying with content guidelines, and avoiding prohibited content.
One notable requirement is PC cross-play for multiplayer games, which means that games must support cross-play across all PC stores, allowing players to easily connect with others regardless of where the game was purchased. This requirement aims to provide a best-in-class player experience that doesn’t lock players into a single store. Developers can implement cross-play themselves, use a third-party SDK, or use Epic Online Services for free.
Additionally, if the game has achievements on other PC stores, Epic Games Store achievements are required for games onboarded to the self-publishing tools after March 9, 2023. This helps standardize the player experience regardless of where the game was purchased.
Other benefits of self-publishing on the Epic Games Store include access to a larger audience of over 230 million users worldwide, a revenue share of 88% for games sold through the store, professional localization services for game pages, and an integrated process for obtaining age ratings at no cost.
