What’s the Reason For All The Freebies?
The Epic Games Store isn’t the only one giving stuff away.
IndieGala offers free games regularly, as does theHumble StoreandGOG.
And should gamers worry?
“It takes years of commitment and deep pockets.”
Steam isn’t giving upmany free gamesbecause they don’t have to buy new users to its platform.
By now, every PC gamer practically assumes that a game will be available on Valve’s platform.
It also brings in a lot of revenue for the company through microtransactions and other purchases.
The attention is growing.
Clearly, Epic is focusing on getting gamers on its platform, while games likeFortniteandRocket Leagueare making them money.
The Epic Games Store gave away 749 million free games last year.
Is there mutual growth?
According to OpenCritic, the games have an average score of 77 percent, which isn’t too shabby.
What’s in it for Developers?
A discussion of game freebies wouldn’t be complete without a look at how it impacts third-party developers.
It’s likely a lump-sum payment, based on an interview withArs Technicaback in 2019.
The free game promo may help bring attention to a new game a particular studio is working on.
This platform exclusivity is finding itself on PC platforms through these digital storefronts.
Another approach is to share exclusivity, as Ubisoft does.
As they build the user base, Epic is reiterating its commitment to developers.
Skeptical or Satisfied Gamers?
Epic has stated that Tencentdoesn’t have accessto their private data or have any say in how Epic operates.
Other stores offer games without any digital rights management, another important factor for gamers.
