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Epic Games CEO claims Steam's high fees cost platform free-to-play games like Genshin Impact, but critics point out many such titles already exist on Steam
Epic Games' leadership argued that Steam's 30% revenue share is too expensive for free-to-play games, citing titles like miHoYo's Genshin Impact as examples the platform has missed out on. However, observers noted that numerous free-to-play games—potentially including Genshin Impact itself—are already available on Steam, undercutting the claim that high fees are the primary barrier to attracting such titles.
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How sources are framing this
Japanese and English coverage of the same story; Automaton's reporting framed skepticism directly in the headline ('drawing criticism'), while the underlying factual disagreement about Genshin Impact's availability status appears central to the discourse.
What we know
- Epic Games CEO asserted that Steam's 30% commission structure makes the platform uncompetitive for free-to-play game publishers
- Genshin Impact was cited as a major free-to-play title that Steam has allegedly lost to competitors due to pricing pressure
- Critics responded that free-to-play games are already present on Steam, contradicting the implication that fees have systematically driven them away
- The dispute reflects ongoing competition between Epic Games Store and Steam over revenue-sharing models and game exclusivity
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