


Instead, it will remain 30 percent, just like on other systems like the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. There are details in the document that suggested Microsoft considered lowering its revenue share on consoles as well, but the company has since confirmed there will be no change to the revenue share model for systems like the Xbox Series X. This is the same model as the one Epic has and is considerably less than the standard 30 percent cut taken by Steam. Meaning Microsoft will take just 12 percent of the revenue on PC games starting on August 1. Elsewhere in these documents are Microsoft's plans to cut its share of the revenue on PC games to an 88/12 split.

Some games can remain a console exclusive for a year or more. YES NOWhile limited console exclusivity is typical in many cases, the terms of these exclusivity periods are usually not disclosed.
