Facepunch Studios outlines sustainable creator payouts for s&box platform

6 articles · Updated · 80.lv · Apr 27

Ahead of s&box’s April 28 Steam launch, Facepunch Studios revealed it has already paid creators over $500,000 from The Play Fund, sourced from Garry’s Mod profits.
The studio emphasizes its commitment to fair, generous payments without investor-driven pressures or layoffs, allowing developers to export s&box games as standalone Steam titles royalty-free.
Facepunch contrasts its approach with recent industry layoffs, highlighting a community-focused model inspired by Garry’s Mod’s legacy and Rust’s ongoing success, aiming to foster creative freedom for developers.

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