<p>Epic Games Store is set to completely revolutionize game launching in the web 3 gaming sphere. The metaverse (web3) game platform amidst support from its community members announces the launch of its self-publishing tool.&nbsp;</p><p>The tool will make it possible for interested game developers and creators to seamlessly launch their games on the Epic Games store. Subsequently providing awareness and adoption for these upcoming games across the Store’s estimated 68 million monthly active users.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Learn more about self-publishing on the Epic Games Store with new publishing tools in the Epic Games Developer Portal. <br><br>Click through to learn more about the process, requirements and how to get started: <a href="https://t.co/RDq41YGCka">https://t.co/RDq41YGCka</a> <a href="https://t.co/zvivrMAsN7">pic.twitter.com/zvivrMAsN7</a></p>— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) <a href="https://twitter.com/EpicGames/status/1633860345348464643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p><a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/epic-games-store-launches-self-publishing-tools-for-game-developers-and-publishers">According </a>to the official announcement, the Game Store will be available to all. Interested developers and publishers will need to ensure that their titles meet the requirements put forward by the game store. These requirements are mandatory and help to ensure top-notch user experience (UX) for gamers. Some of these requirements include;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>1. Multiplayer Games Must Include PC Crossplay</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This feature makes it possible for players to connect with other players irrespective of the store in which the game was purchased. Developers looking to self-publish in the Epic Games Store can use a third-party SDK to include PC crossplay in the game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>2. Top-Notch Game Quality</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All games to be self-published on the Epic Game Store must be of the highest quality possible. The game must seamlessly download, install and launch in line with speculated guidelines and descriptions on the game page.</p><p>Other important requirements include the introduction of the Epic Games Store achievements, age ratings, and the restriction of prohibited content like pornography, illegal content, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><strong>Benefits of The Self Publishing Tool</strong></h1><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This tool comes at a time when the blockchain gaming and NFT ecosystem is facing a lot of criticism. Top games like Minecraft and Valve’s Steam have all canceled blockchain gaming and NFTs. Other game platforms run a lot of interference, reducing the influence of game developers and gamers alike.&nbsp;</p><p>So, the Epic Games Stores, with the recently launched self-publishing tools, looks to proffer a workable solution to these issues. The tool will provide game developers with:</p><ul><li>Access to over 230 million global users for their game.</li><li>As opposed to other game stores, publishers will receive 88% of their game revenue. They also have the option to use their own or other third-party payment solution.</li><li>The tool also has an inbuilt process for obtaining IARC ratings for free. This rating is a legal requirement in some countries.</li></ul><p>Other important benefits include professional game localization, the Support-A-Creator program, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Epic Games Store Self-Publishing Tool and Blockchain Gaming</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Epics Game Store and its CEO, Tim Sweeney have been at the forefront of advocating for the blockchain gaming and NFT ecosystem.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Epic Games Store's self-publishing tools are now open to all developers. Third party game sales are up 18%, and 2023 will see even higher growth! <a href="https://t.co/d54wAD049i">https://t.co/d54wAD049i</a></p>— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1633864373331427330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Last year, Tim Sweeney further iterated his support for NFT after they were rejected by Minecraft, by saying: “[...] inclusive of all our community and create a scenario of the haves and the have-nots.” So, despite this open distrust of NFTs and blockchain gaming, Tim Sweeney and the entire Epic Game Store team have shown great interest in this ecosystem.</p><p>The launch of the self-publishing tools for game developers and creators is a clear pointer to the Epic Games Store’s interest in blockchain gaming. So, This new feature will make it possible for developers to decide how to design and build their games.&nbsp;</p><p>In his own words, Tim Sweeney pointed out that “Developers should be free to decide how to build their games, and you are free to decide whether to play them.” Adding that, &nbsp;“[...] stores and operating system makers shouldn’t interfere by forcing their views onto others.”</p>

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