VIVEPORT by HTC Announces Industry-Leading 90% Revenue Share for Developers

• 90% revenue share on purchases of games and apps on VIVEPORT from 1^st April 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVEPORT by HTC, the leading gaming and app store for XR, is announcing a huge boost in its developer revenue share at this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC). Effective 1st of April 2024 for all new titles added to VIVEPORT, and retroactive from 1st March for existing titles, developers will keep 90% of revenue on games and apps sold as one-time purchases on VIVEPORT for PCVR or VIVE XR Elite.

This industry-leading revenue share will empower XR developers to earn significantly higher revenue than they would on other platforms and is a groundbreaking moment for the VR and MR industry.

"Developers are the heartbeat of the XR ecosystem—when they thrive, the whole industry thrives," said Joseph Lin, General Manager of VIVEPORT. "That's why we're introducing a generous 90% revenue share on purchases of apps and games on the VIVEPORT store for developers to accelerate their growth. By putting more resources directly into the hands of the creators, we're ensuring VIVEPORT is at the forefront of driving growth for the XR community."

In addition, players can already enjoy hundreds of premium titles on VIVEPORT that will retroactively benefit from the revenue share, including Blade & Sorcery, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Fracked, After the Fall, and SUPERHOT.

VIVEPORT is also home to the first and only PCVR subscription plan, VIVEPORT Infinity, allowing users unlimited access to a vast library of PCVR games and applications for a monthly fee. VIVEPORT Infinity supports all major PCVR headsets, including Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 via Link and VIVE XR Elite via VIVE Streaming. The new revenue share model for one-time purchases does not impact the subscription model of VIVEPORT Infinity.

Developers can learn more on how to submit their titles to VIVEPORT here: https://www.viveport.com/submit

HTC VIVE will be hosting an exclusive event during GDC week, where executives will make remarks on our latest developer news, product updates, and our commitment to a healthy developer community and XR ecosystem. Interested members of the press can contact us at [email protected]

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About VIVEPORT

Since 2016, VIVEPORT is HTC's store for XR games and apps. Browse and purchase virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) titles for PCVR, and standalone for HTC's VIVE XR Elite. VIVEPORT is also home to the first and only PCVR subscription service, VIVEPORT Infinity.

About HTC VIVE 

HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app marketplace; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vive.com. 

SOURCE HTC