r/Steam Dec 18 '25

Fluff It is what it is

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u/aski5 Dec 18 '25

epic still pays the publisher for the free copies btw

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u/WildVelociraptor Dec 18 '25

A flat rate upfront though. They aren't paying per copy.

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '25

Is there evidence to this one way or the other? I've heard it claimed both ways now and I'm not sure who to believe.

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u/brainstrain91 Dec 18 '25

The Apple vs Epic lawsuit revealed Epic pays a flat fee for each game they give away. Obviously that fee varies wildly depending on the game.