Founded in 2005, Xsolla is a global video game commerce company headquartered in Los Angeles. With almost 20 years of expertise, Xsolla provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services, enabling partners to fund, market, sell, and monetize their games worldwide.
In an ever-evolving digital age where the video game industry has surpassed the music and film industries, one company stands out for its relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Since its inception in 2005, Xsolla has grown into a global video game commerce company with a purpose-driven mission of how game developers and publishers bring their creations to market. Headquartered in Los Angeles since 2015, Xsolla is approaching its 20-year milestone, empowering partners to fund, market, sell, and monetize their games globally through its comprehensive suite of tools and services.
Revolutionizing Video Game Commerce with Innovative Solutions Since 2005
Founded with a vision to simplify the complex challenges of global game distribution, marketing, and monetization, Xsolla has supported some of the industry’s most prominent gaming titles, including Valve, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and many others. Their powerful suite of tools and services, specifically tailored for gaming, has enabled developers to access over 700 payment methods across more than 200 geographies, making Xsolla a comprehensive solution for game commerce.
How Xsolla is Transforming Video Game Distribution and Monetization for Developers and Publishers
“Innovation is integral to our approach,” says David Stelzer, President of Xsolla. “We believe in redefining the standards of the gaming industry and establishing new norms that serve developers, publishers, and gamers worldwide.”
In 2022, Xsolla launched its Web Shop solution, helping mobile game developers generate more profits while complying with Apple and Google’s terms of service. Today, over 185 games have launched their Web Shops powered by Xsolla. The intuitive, customizable, multi-platform user interface simplifies checkout, while mobile wallet compatibility ensures a seamless transaction process. Furthermore, Xsolla’s best-in-class anti-fraud system, specifically designed for the gaming industry, prevents up to 99% of fraudulent transactions, maintaining a secure and trustworthy environment.
“The Web Shop solution exemplifies our commitment to listening to our partners and creating innovative solutions that meet their needs,” says Stelzer. “We’re reimagining how transactions work in the gaming world.”
Xsolla has evolved its Web Shop offerings into community hubs and introduced new parental control features to address societal concerns. The company’s game investment platform, backed by video game revenue sharing, offers unique investment opportunities. Partnerships with organizations like Mastercard further solidify Xsolla’s innovative approach, allowing points to be redeemed for micro transactions on in-game items.
Outside its operations, Xsolla actively engages with the global gaming community through participation in major gaming events like GDC, Devcom, and Gamescom. By showcasing new products, features, and partnerships at these events, Xsolla maintains a leading role in gaming and fintech innovation.
Future of Video Game Commerce: Xsolla’s Vision for Web3, Metaverse, and Immersive Virtual Experiences
Looking to the future, Xsolla predicts that players will increasingly become creators, facilitated by emerging technologies like Web3 and the metaverse. “We believe that integrating gaming and fintech will revolutionize distribution and monetization strategies,” says Stelzer. “Over the next decade, the growth of immersive virtual experiences and new business opportunities will transform the gaming industry.”
Through almost 20 years of expertise, Xsolla has empowered partners to reach new heights and transform the gaming landscape. The company continues to innovate and redefine the industry, providing trusted, safe, and accessible solutions for developers, publishers, and gamers alike.
As Xsolla approaches its 20th anniversary, it remains committed to leading the charge in-game commerce innovation and shaping the gaming industry’s future.
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