Xsolla

Xsolla is a commerce company for the video game industry, providing the payments, storefront, and distribution tools that studios and publishers use to sell and monetize games outside of, or alongside, the major console and mobile stores. Its offerings include a global payments system that accepts hundreds of payment methods and currencies with fraud protection and tax handling, web shops and a buy button that let developers sell in-game items and currency directly to players through the browser at lower fees than platform stores, subscription management, a launcher and site builder, and tools for cross-platform account linking and player identity. Xsolla also runs programs connecting developers with funding, user acquisition, and publishing partners. The pitch is that developers keep more revenue and own the direct relationship with players rather than routing everything through a platform holder's checkout. Xsolla works with a large number of developers, from indies to major publishers, and has been recognized within the industry for its payment services. It is sold as a paid service, typically taking a percentage of transactions processed through its systems, with the rate depending on the products used and volume. The company also publishes regular reports on game industry spending and distribution trends and runs developer support and account-management teams for larger studios.