Indie developer Thomas Happ said in MetroidvaniaAxiom Verge 2Announced that the PC version will be released exclusively for the Epic Games Store.
This work isSteamThen, the sequel to the Metroidvania title, which has more than 3,600 evaluations and is “very popular”, featuring beautiful pixel art. “Axiom Verge 2” was announced for Nintendo Switch, but this is the first time that the PC version has been clearly announced.
thisMonopoly decisionIn doing so, he mentioned the financial support and low royalties in selling Axiom Verge (at Epic Games), but the decisive factor was for himself.Because indie game development has become a “main business” rather than a side business“, To lighten the responsibility as a person who supports the life of the family. In addition, other developers have revealed that there is a large amount of sales deposit etc. for Epic Games exclusive sales.
“Axiom Verge 2 will be delivered to Steam users,” he said. Without Valve (Steam), there would be no indie scene today and Axiom Verge wouldn’t exist. “Valve was disappointed, but he still understood that this was the right decision for the game and my family,” he said of the decision.
“Axiom Verge 2” will be distributed on Nintendo Switch / PC (Epic Games Store timed exclusive). In the near future, sales plans for Sony / Microsoft platforms will also be announced.
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