About Epic Games
Epic Games is a leading American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney, the company is best known for creating Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular video games, and the Unreal Engine, a commercially available game engine which powers many of the world’s top games and is also used in film, television, and architecture. They also operate the Epic Games Store, a digital storefront for PC and Mac games that competes with Steam, offering a curated selection of titles and weekly free games.
Epic Games Affiliate Program Overview
Note: Epic Games refers to their affiliate program as the “Support-A-Creator” program.
| Feature | Details |
| Industry | Gaming, Technology, Software, Digital Entertainment |
| Product Type | Digital Video Games, In-Game Currency (V-Bucks), DLCs, Software Assets |
| Affiliate Program Type | Influencer Marketing / Creator Code System |
Epic Games Affiliate Program Offers
| Feature | Details |
| Promotional Materials | Creators primarily use their own content (gameplay, streams). Epic provides digital asset packs, branding guidelines, and occasional banners for specific events (e.g., new Fortnite seasons). |
| Affiliate Cookie Duration | 14 Days for Creator Codes (in-game); 30 Days for Referral Links (Store). |
| Accepted Traffic Source | Social Media & Content Platforms: YouTube, Twitch, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, VK. |
| Accepted Countries | Global / Worldwide (Excludes US-embargoed regions like Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba). |
| Explicit Content | Strictly Prohibited. No sexual, violent, or illegal content allowed. |
| Religious or Political Content | Restricted. Content must be non-discriminatory. “Hateful” or divisive political/religious rhetoric violates the code of conduct. |
Epic Games Affiliate Commissions & Payments
| Feature | Details |
| MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) | No (Single-tier commission only). |
| Commission Rate | 5% (Base Rate) on Fortnite & Rocket League spend. Min 5% on Epic Games Store titles (developers can set higher rates). |
| Commission Structure | Flat percentage of the net spend (Real money spent on V-Bucks or Cash purchases). |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly (Paid approx. 45 days after the end of the month in which the threshold is met). |
| Payout Methods | Hyperwallet (Supports PayPal, Bank Transfer / Wire, Direct Deposit). |
| Minimum Payout | $100 USD. (Balances roll over for 12 months; if $100 isn’t reached in 12 months, the balance resets to zero). |
Suitable Affiliates for Epic Games
The Support-A-Creator program is designed specifically for content creators who build communities around gaming.
- Streamers: (Twitch, YouTube, Kick) who play Fortnite, Rocket League, or variety games.
- YouTubers: Gaming news channels, “Let’s Play” creators, and tutorial makers.
- TikTokers / Short-form creators: Clips of gameplay, gaming memes, or news.
- KOL / KOC / Influencers: Gaming personalities with a dedicated following.
- Cosplayers: Creators focusing on gaming culture and characters.
- Modders / Developers: Those creating assets or maps for Unreal/Fortnite Creative.
Epic Games Affiliate Software
In-House / Custom Dashboard.
Epic Games uses its own proprietary Creator Portal for tracking earnings, managing codes, and viewing analytics. For payments, they integrate with Hyperwallet (a PayPal service).
3 Alternatives for Epic Games Affiliate Program
Here is a comparison with three major alternative gaming affiliate programs: Humble Bundle, Green Man Gaming, and G2A Goldmine.
| Comparison Factors | Epic Games (Support-A-Creator) | Humble Bundle (Partner) | Green Man Gaming | G2A (Goldmine) |
| Average Bill | $10 – $60 (Microtransactions & Games) | $15 – $30 (Bundles) | $40 – $70 (AAA Games) | $5 – $50 (Keys) |
| Entry Fees | Free (Requires 1,000+ followers) | Free (Application required) | Free (Application required) | Free (Instant join) |
| Withdrawal Threshold | $100 USD | ~25-50 (PayPal) | ~$50 USD | Low (Approx $10) |
| Payment Frequency | Net 45 (Monthly) | Net 30 (Monthly) | Net 30 (Monthly) | On-Request (User Wallet) |
| Commission | 5% (Fixed) | ~5 – 15% (Variable) | Up to 5% | ~5% (Dynamic) |
| Conversion | High (In-game integration) | High (Charity angle) | Medium (Standard retail) | Medium/High (Price driven) |
| Marketing Materials | Assets & Codes | Banners & Bundle Assets | Banners & Links | Reflinks & Banners |
