Player2.Game Revenue Share Program Updates for Developers
TL;DR: Higher revenue share, simpler rules, easier prizes—now with a revenue-funded pool. 🚀
What’s changing (and why it’s great)
1) Revenue Share — Boosted & Simplified
Patron revenue share increases from 20% → 60% for creators.
Lower minimum threshold to join the program, so more games can start earning sooner.
The reward pool is now fully funded by actual platform revenue (moving away from the old $200 × qualifying games/month model).
We picked 60% so the total pool this month is the same as last month, compared to if we hadn’t changed the funding approach. This keeps continuity while aligning rewards directly with platform performance.
Why this helps: The pool now scales naturally with the community. As Player2.Game grows, so does the upside for developers—without extra rules or math to track.
2) Rewards — Game Jams > Bounties & Bonuses
We’re shifting additional rewards to recurring Game Jams every 2–3 months with cash prizes (on top of your revenue share).
To keep things clear—and get more creators paid—we’re retiring:
the $3,000 bounty (first AI mod in a game earning > $100/month), and
the $500 bonus (for any game hitting $50/month for the first time).
Why the switch: Very few developers actually received those bounty/bonus payouts, while Game Jam prizes have consistently reached more creators. Jams are fun, community-driven, and much easier paths to prizes.
You can find our next game jam from https://itch.io/jam/player2-ai-npc-3.
Why we’re doing this
More creators share in the upside. A larger slice of Patron revenue + a revenue-funded pool means rewards track the real value the platform creates.
Clearer, simpler payouts. Less fine print, more straightforward earnings.
Easier prizes. Game Jams reliably put cash in more builders’ hands than the old bounty/bonus programs.
Community energy. Jams bring momentum, collaboration, and visibility to your projects. 🏆
What you can do next
Ship (or update) your game to benefit from the 60% Patron share and lower threshold.
Start prepping for the next Game Jam. These will run every 2–3 months, with prize details announced ahead of time.
Ask questions. We’re happy to clarify anything about the updated revenue share or jam schedule on Discord.
FAQ
Does the new 60% share reduce the pool?
No. We selected 60% to keep the pool the same this month vs. last month relative to the previous funding method, while making it scale with real revenue going forward.
Why retire the bounty/bonus programs?
They were high-bar, low-reach: few developers qualified. Game Jams consistently reward more creators and are simpler to understand and plan for.
How often are Game Jams?
Every 2–3 months, with cash prizes on top of your revenue share. You can find our next game jam from https://itch.io/jam/player2-ai-npc-3.
Thanks for building with us. We’re excited to see what you make next—and to reward more of you along the way. 💙