Monetization Is Now Here! Earn from your games, apps, art, and more.
Updated 02/26/2026. We’ve launched the VIVERSE Partner Program for creators to begin earning money on their web-based content (games, art, apps, tools, video, film, and more!). Visit the Partner Program to learn more and enroll today!
Creators have been asking for new ways to earn on VIVERSE, and today we get to share something big! Monetization tools are now expanding beyond the Creator Program. Anyone publishing on VIVERSE can start earning from their work through one-time purchases and channel subscriptions. This update marks the next step in building an open ecosystem where your work can grow, sustain, and reward your efforts.
Our goal is simple. Give you fair, transparent monetization options that help you build lasting communities around your content.
Why Monetization Matters
Creators shape VIVERSE. You build the worlds people explore, the games they play, the stories they share, and the communities they join. Monetization is our way of supporting that future. This update gives you more ownership, more autonomy, and more paths to grow your success on the open web.
This post explains the new features, how they work for players, how to get started as a creator, and what comes next.
What Players Can Buy Right Now
Players can now support creators directly through two paid content formats: one-time purchases, and channel subscriptions. We’re working on more direct support options, and here’s some of what we intend to bring on board in 2026:
- Ad revenue sharing
- In-app purchases
- Tipping
…and there’s more we’ll be able to share when we achieve our current ambitions.
Let’s take a look at the two options currently being beta tested.
One-Time Purchases
Players can purchase one-time premium content, like an individual VIVERSE experience. After purchasing, players can permanently access their paid-for content.
Learn more about purchasing content from VIVERSE creators.
Channel Subscriptions
Players can subscribe to a creator channel to unlock exclusive content. This is a great fit for creators who release ongoing updates, behind-the-scenes content, special events, or members-only worlds.
Both options are live in beta today, which we expect to run until the end of 2025.
Read more about the monetization features currently in beta and what’s still to come.
How Game Monetization Works on VIVERSE
VIVERSE now supports monetization for anyone publishing content, not only creators in the Creator Program.
Creators can mix or layer these models depending on their project and audience.
Supported Models
- One-time purchases for premium worlds, games, apps, tools, and more.
- Channel subscriptions for member-only content, perks, and recurring drops.
- Creator Program contracts for funded projects.
More models are planned as monetization features expand. If there are monetization tools you’d like to see that aren’t on our roadmap, join the VIVERSE Discord server, and let us know your thoughts in #monetization.
Monetization strategies by creator type
Not sure which setup fits your work? Here are a few starting point examples.
Indie game developer
Recommended setup:
- One-time purchase for the full game or a premium chapter
- Subscription for ongoing drops like devlogs, playtest environments, et cetera.
3D artist or app maker
Recommended setup:
- One-time purchases for individual premium assets or a specific tool release.
- Subscription for monthly asset packs, themed drops, or an evolving collection.
Community organizer or world builder
Recommended setup:
- Free public worlds to attract players and grow reach.
- Channel subscriptions for member-only spaces, live events, recurring activities, or early access.
As new monetization models roll out, you can evolve your setup over time.
Revenue Share
We want this ecosystem to favor creators from the start. Here is the current structure.
- First-year promotion: 90 percent creator / 10 percent platform
- Standard rev share: 80 percent creator / 20 percent platform
- Beta testers: Even higher during the beta period to thank early adopters
These terms apply platform-wide and follow the updated Developer Platform Agreement and Terms of Use.
First Paid Content on VIVERSE
Monetization launched with a few pioneers we’d like to share with you:
- Mechanical Whisper has introduced The Society of Curious Minds, a subscription-based community.
- FACEMINER Desktop by wristwork is now available as a paid one-time purchase.
- And two Premium games from creator NeurWish with a small monthly fee:
Check them out to see how different creators are using these tools today.
How to Get Started
Beta enrollment is currently closed, but you can reach out to us to be included. Review the Creator Docs linked below to learn how to get started with monetizing your VIVERSE content.
Easy-to-follow steps once you’re in the Beta group:
- Visit the monetization guide
- Choose your model (purchase, subscription, or both)
- Configure your product settings
- Publish or update your listing
- Join the VIVERSE Discord for direct support and feedback
Creator Docs: https://docs.viverse.com/monetization
Discord: https://discord.gg/viversecreators
What Comes Next
This is only the beginning. We are expanding monetization tools across the platform to support more content types, more models, and more customization. As we roll out updates, our focus will stay the same. Support creators. Reduce barriers. Build a healthy, sustainable ecosystem for 3D content on the open web.
If you’re ready to test monetization, jump in, explore the tools, and help shape what comes next, then we invite you to Start building your paid content on VIVERSE today!
FAQ: Monetizing on VIVERSE
Any creator who publishes on VIVERSE can start using them, with more models coming soon.
One-time purchases and channel subscriptions are currently in Beta, with more content types planned.
Creators keep 90% of their earnings during the first year. Afterward, creators retain 80% of the earnings.
No. Monetization will be rolling out to all creators, and new pathways will continue to expand.
Players use their VIVERSE account to purchase or subscribe, with more purchase options in development.
Yes. Subscriptions support recurring content, with more tools for community perks on the way.
VIVERSE is built for open web publishing of games, 3d worlds, art, video, and more, with creator-first revenue-sharing and ownership. We’re focused on adding flexible models over time.
No. You retain full ownership. More creator-first safeguards will continue to roll out, and you can learn more about our recent Terms of Use updates to better reflect our creator-first policies.
