Game Asset Marketplaces:

  • 3D & 2D Models: Unity Asset Store, Unreal Engine Marketplace
  • Textures & Materials: GameTextures, Texture Haven
  • Scripts & Code Packages: Unity Asset Store, CodeCanyon

Suitable for: Game developers, 3D artists, animators

Game Asset

Game Asset:

Detailed overview of the commission structures and requirements for selling on Unity Asset Store, Unreal Engine Marketplace, GameTextures, Texture Haven, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, SoundSnap, and FreeSound:

1. Unity Asset Store

  • Commission Rates: 30% commission on sales, retaining 70% for developers.
  • Fixed Costs: No fees to publish on the Asset Store.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences in commission rates.
  • Tiered Models: Not specifically tiered; standard commission applies.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Allows for various types of assets including scripts, graphics, and editor tools.
  • Product Conditions: Assets must meet Unity’s technical requirements and quality standards.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments typically are made quarterly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum threshold for payment is usually $100.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No specific transaction fees mentioned; may vary based on payout method.
  • Membership Conditions: Free registration required to sell.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No initial registration cost.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No upfront costs for publication.

2. Unreal Engine Marketplace

  • Commission Rates: 12% commission on most sales. Developers keep 88%.
  • Fixed Costs: No specific fees for publishing content.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No notable differences.
  • Tiered Models: Yes, based on sales volume, with potential for negotiation for higher earnings.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Various asset types including blueprints, models, and textures can be sold.
  • Product Conditions: Must align with Unreal Engine quality standards.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payment schedules are typically monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Generally around $100.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No specific transaction fees noted.
  • Membership Conditions: Free registration is needed.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No costs associated with initial registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No upfront publication costs.

Unreal Engine Marketplace

 3. GameTextures

  • Commission Rates: About 50% commission for authors.
  • Fixed Costs: No upfront costs for publishing.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No notable differences in commission structures.
  • Tiered Models: Not explicitly mentioned; follows a flat-rate commission structure.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Specializes in textures and materials for games.
  • Product Conditions: Textures must meet quality standards specified by GameTextures.
  • Income Payment Timing: Generally issued monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum often set at $10.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: Typically no direct transaction fees noted.
  • Membership Conditions: Free registration required.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No initial registration cost.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No upfront costs involved.

GameTextures

 4. Texture Haven

  • Commission Rates: Primarily a donation-based model with no commissions taken from sales.
  • Fixed Costs: No costs for uploading textures.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No differences as content is free.
  • Tiered Models: No tiered model exists; all resources are provided freely.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Focused solely on providing free texture resources.
  • Product Conditions: Textures must comply with the platform’s guidelines for quality.
  • Income Payment Timing: Not applicable, since there are no transactions.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Not relevant due to the donation-based model.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No transaction fees exist, as all resources are free.
  • Membership Conditions: Users can access textures without any membership.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No costs for registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No costs for publishing as everything is free.

Texture Haven

5. CodeCanyon (by Envato)

  • Commission Rates:
    • Standard: 30% commission on sales.
    • Exclusive authors earn 70% of sales (limited to specific products), while non-exclusive authors earn 50%.
  • Fixed Fees: No annual fees.
  • Differences: No variation between individuals and organizations.
  • Payout Frequency: Monthly payouts.
  • Minimum Payout: $50.
  • Transaction Fees: No specific transaction fees for payouts, but part of the commission is high.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Sign up for an Envato account and adhere to their quality standards.
  • Initial Registration Fee: No registration fees.
  • Launch Fee: No additional fees for publishing products.

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