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Epic Games Publishing Deal | Games ReCAP

Epic Games has introduced a transformative publishing model that fundamentally alters the traditional power dynamic between developers and publishers.

• Epic Games fully funds development, including salaries, QA, localization, and marketing, while allowing developers to retain 100% ownership of their intellectual property.
• The revenue-sharing model dictates that after Epic recoups its initial investment, net profits are split 50/50 between the publisher and the developer.
• Developers face no financial liability if a project fails to recoup its budget, shifting the risk entirely to Epic Games.