In a transfer one-upping not simply the standard 70/30 income break up, but in addition going above and past Epic Games’ 12/88 break up, as we speak, Itch.io is giving 100% of gross sales to builders.
Today has marked the first-ever itch.io Creator Day, as they introduced in a weblog submit. This occasion is all about selling creators, not the platform, so “developers, musicians, and artists will receive 100% of sales” for as we speak, albeit after gross sales taxes and cost processing charges.
This occasion isn’t simply an opportunity so that you can give just a little bit extra to builders, as there’s additionally a sale occurring so that you can take pleasure in, with some nice video games discounted such because the distinctive A Short Hike.
With platforms throughout the business typically taking a large 30% lower, this creator day is an absolute win for builders. Itch.io are additionally hoping this gained’t be the one one, saying within the weblog submit that “we hope to make this a regular event to give developers an excuse to share and promote their works.”
Within the business, Itch.io is already very beneficiant, taking a 10% lower at default, however their “open revenue sharing” lets builders determine simply how a lot they need to give, having the ability to take as a lot or as little proportion revenue as they need.
#CreatorDay has begun! For the subsequent 24 we have set everybody’s income share to 100%! Go assist your favourite impartial creators on @itchio, purchase some video games, belongings, comics, books, music, unmentionables, and so forth. ?https://t.co/GHySSNAeoH
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— itch.io (@itchio) May 14, 2021
Running from Midnight to 11:59pm PT on May 14th, the Creator Day occasion is nearly over, however there’s nonetheless just a little little bit of time to seize just a few developer supporting offers proper at this second so go go go!
