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Xsolla Announces Reseller Program to Help Game Developers Unlock New Revenue Streams in Local Markets

Game Developers And Publishers Can Now Reach More Players By Partnering with Official Distributors And Resellers Globally Without Building Local Infrastructure

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers scale and capture untapped revenue in local markets with no development needed. The program launches with a curated cohort of resellers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with expansion into additional regions throughout 2026.

As game developers pursue global growth, they face a fundamental infrastructure challenge: billions of dollars in revenue remain untapped in emerging, cash-dependent economies, such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa, where players purchase digital content through local distribution partners. In mature digital economies, developers seek to extend their reach and distribute digital inventory at scale through more partners and channels.

"Most game developers face the same challenge when scaling globally: they lack the local infrastructure and direct access to regional markets especially when building the presence independently is slow, costly, and operationally complex," said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. "The Xsolla Reseller Program solves this by acting as the infrastructure layer between developers and vetted local resellers. We're starting with markets where reseller infrastructure is already the primary way players access digital content, Southeast Asia and LATAM, and will be expanding from there to provide a unified global experience for game developers."

The Xsolla Reseller Program is designed to transform this untapped global demand into a controlled revenue stream by connecting game developers with verified local resellers through a centralized platform that handles communication, onboarding, compliance, fraud protection, and customer support.

Key benefits of the Xsolla Reseller Program include:

  • Maintain full control over regional distribution strategy with SKU Availability Controls that define which products are sold, where they’re available, and which authorized partners can distribute them
  • Guarantee compliance across all reseller partnerships through a Verified Reseller Approval Process, including business validation, financial checks, ongoing transaction monitoring, and publisher-controlled partner approval
  • Secure revenue by eliminating arbitrage and pricing abuse with geo-fenced key distribution and built-in fraud protection that locks keys by region
  • Reduce operational overhead with a Global Payout Infrastructure that automates tax documentation compliant with local requirements across 150+ countries
  • Optimize performance and drive an effective distribution strategy with a Unified Reseller Analytics Dashboard offering clear visibility into reseller activity, transactions, regional trends, and channel effectiveness

Game developers interested in joining the early access program can learn more and apply at https://xsolla.pro/Reseller-Program

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

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Derrick Stembridge
Vice President of Global Public Relations, Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com

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Contacts

Media Contact
Derrick Stembridge
Vice President of Global Public Relations, Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com

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