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Compare virtual item earnings: Roblox, Minecraft and more

Compare sales revenue with earnings tied to activity in a game or virtual world. Access rules, deductions and payout requirements matter as much as the headline share.

8 platforms

US / USD unless labelled

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Minecraft Marketplace

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Earnings model
Marketplace sales use Minecoins Source
Creator earnings
The public partner page does not state creator share or payout terms. Source
Extra deductions
Public partner docs do not state seller listing or onboarding fees Source
Access and payout
Partner application and content review required; every submission is reviewed for quality and suitability Source

Roblox Marketplace

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Earnings model
Avatar assets sold on Roblox Marketplace and in experiences Source
Creator earnings
Marketplace creator share is 30–70% by price; in-game creator share is 30%; Limited resale creator royalty is 10% Source
Extra deductions
80 Robux upload fee (500 for emissive-mask items); non-Limited publishing advance is 5× standard. Plus or Premium is required to keep items on sale. Source
Access and payout
DevEx requires 30,000 Earned Robux; standard rate $0.0038 each; $0.0054 applies to eligible US 18+ earnings Source

Roblox experiences

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Earnings model
In-game items, passes, subscriptions, paid access, ads, and Creator Rewards Source
Creator earnings
Generally 70% of in-game Robux sales, 30% of Marketplace sales, and up to 90% of real-money sales; method-specific rules apply Source
Extra deductions
Remaining share funds Creator Rewards, app-store and payment fees, hosting, and platform services Source
Access and payout
DevEx cash-out: 30,000 Earned Robux minimum; standard $0.0038 each; $0.0054 for qualifying US 18+ purchases Source

Fortnite islands

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Earnings model
Monthly engagement payout pool Source
Creator earnings
40% of eligible net revenue enters a shared pool; island share varies by engagement. Sponsored Row adds 50% of sponsorship revenue, temporarily 100% through 2026 Source
Extra deductions
Pool base is net of applicable taxes and third-party platform or payment-processing fees Source
Access and payout
Requires age 18+, enrollment, and a qualifying Epic purchase or $20 Fortnite spend/redeem within 365 days; paid 30 days after month end Source

mod.io Marketplace

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Earnings model
Premium UGC marketplace; currently invitation-only for games/publishers. Source
Creator earnings
Publisher sets creator split; default is 70% of a 40% creator pool, equivalent to 28% of buyer spend Source
Extra deductions
Wholesale is $0.0052/VC, including $0.0012 mod.io fee; direct web processing is 5% + $0.20; external store fees vary Source
Access and payout
Creator Credits convert at $0.004 each; 30-day hold, then creator requests PayPal payout; external-store earnings wait for publisher invoice payment Source

Bethesda Creations

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Earnings model
Paid Creations by approved Verified Creators Source
Creator earnings
Public official sources do not disclose the creator revenue share Source
Extra deductions
Public official sources do not state seller listing, onboarding, or payment-processing fees Source
Access and payout
Portfolio review and Verified Creator acceptance required; accepted creators enroll in Microsoft Partner Center for payments Source

Second Life Marketplace

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Earnings model
User-created goods are listed in Second Life Marketplace and priced in Linden Dollars (L$). Source
Creator earnings
Current Marketplace seller commission or share is not shown on the public policy page; its fee and listing policy requires login. Source
Extra deductions
The public Marketplace policy requires login for current listing/sale charges. Separate from that, public pricing lists 5% to sell L$ and 5% USD payout fee (minimum $3, maximum $500). Source
Access and payout
Marketplace earnings are in L$. LindeX exchanges L$ for Tilia USD balance; approved withdrawals to PayPal or other permitted accounts cost 5% (min $3, max $500) and usually take 5–10 business days, sometimes up to 30. Source

VRChat Creator Economy

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Earnings model
Approved creators sell listings, subscriptions and store products for VRChat Credits. Source
Creator earnings
Creators receive approximately 50% of user spending excluding VAT after payout; the amount varies with platform, fee path and rounding. Source
Extra deductions
Approximate fees: 40% when users buy Credits, 15.3% when spent, then a payout fee (about 1.5% for PayPal); currency, VAT and route can change the result. Source
Access and payout
Payout requires 20,000 earned Credits; purchased or promotional Credits do not count. PayPal is documented; the payout guide also lists supported-country bank transfers, while the FAQ lists PayPal only. Tilia usually processes in 1–2 business days. Source

Roblox Marketplace

Avatar items

30–70%Marketplace, by price
70%In-game sales
Upload fee
80 Robux
Needs
Plus or Premium
Cash out
From 30,000 Robux
+ 1 more rate
All Roblox Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Avatar items
30–70%Marketplace, by priceYou keep 30–70%
70%In-game salesYou keep 30%
90%Limited resalesYou get a 10% royalty

Robux cash out at about $0.0038 each.

Roblox experiences

Roblox games

30%In-game Robux sales
10%Real-money sales, best
Earn from
Items, passes, ads
Cash out
From 30,000 Robux
Rate
$0.0038 per Robux
+ 1 more rate
All Roblox experiences rates
RateWhen
Roblox share
30%In-game Robux salesYou keep 70%
70%Marketplace salesYou keep 30%
10%Real-money sales, bestYou keep up to 90%

Roblox’s share pays for Creator Rewards, app store fees, and hosting.

Fortnite islands

Fortnite islands

Engagement-based payShare of a 40% pool
Age
18 and over
Paid
30 days after month end
Sponsored Row
100% through 2026
+ 2 more rates
All Fortnite islands rates
RateWhen
Engagement payouts
40%Of net revenue, pooledSplit by island engagement
Sponsored Row
0%Through 2026Then creators get 50%

You earn from how much people play your island, not from sales.

VRChat Creator Economy

Virtual content

50%About, after payout
Buying Credits
40% fee
Spending
15.3% fee
Minimum payout
20,000 Credits
+ 3 more rates
All VRChat Creator Economy rates
RateWhen
Approximate fees
40%When users buy Credits
15.3%When Credits are spent
1.5%PayPal payout

Creators get about half of what users spend, before VAT. It varies by platform and route.

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