Microsoft reduces its cut for games on Windows Store to 12%

Microsoft took time this morning to reiterate its commitment to gaming on Windows. That started with a blog this morning from Microsoft Studios head Matt Booty. In that post, Booty talked in general terms about what Xbox on PC looks like in the future. But he also confirmed that the company is reducing its cut of game sales in the Windows Store.

Beginning August 1, Microsoft will take only 12% of game sales on the Windows Store. Developers and publishers get the other 88%. That matches Epic’s cut for its store. And it is much more favorable compared to Valve’s 30% for Steam (Valve takes a reduced 20% for games that meet a certain sales threshold).