If you need a way to manage and monetize in-game mods and user-generated content, mod.io is a great option. This one-stop shop is for PC, console and mobile games, letting game developers quickly and easily add user-generated content (UGC) to their games. It comes with a robust API, SDK and plugins for Unity and Unreal Engine, so even those without advanced programming skills can get started. Features include content moderation, premium UGC monetization, live metrics and targeted releases.
Another powerful option is Azure PlayFab, a full-featured LiveOps back-end platform for building and operating live games. It offers a wide range of tools and services, including multiplayer services, analytics, live operations and game monetization. With flexible pricing and robust security, it's designed to help developers build and scale successful live games quickly. Azure PlayFab is tightly integrated with leading platforms, engines and stores, so it's a scalable and secure foundation for live games.
For a more focused option, Ready Player Me is a premium avatar creator platform that's built to work with popular game engines like Unity and Unreal. It lets people create avatars from selfies that can be customized, and it's got a lot of monetization options for selling hero avatars and skins. It's good for social experiences, virtual meeting platforms and games, and it's a turnkey solution for building and monetizing custom digital wearables.