Q: When do I get my first payment?
A: Monthly revenue distributions start when net revenue exists from any source:
Contributors who join early could receive first payments within 1-6 months from multiple revenue sources before the first game launches. Kickstarter funding (if successful) would provide a significant one-time revenue injection in Q2-Q3 2026.
Q: How much will I realistically earn?
A: Highly variable depending on revenue sources and team size. Example at $1M game revenue with 28 people (5 founders + 23 contributors: 4 Heritor, 5 Mythic, 3 Refined, 7 Forged, 4 Initiate): Founders $100K each, Heritor $45.3K, Mythic $25.1K, Refined $15.7K, Forged $11.2K, Initiate $9.4K annually. Fewer contributors mean a larger share per person. Zero revenue = zero payment that month.
Q: How does payment work?
A: All revenue share is issued as Merit Shards, the studio's contributor revenue share currency. You can redeem Merit Shards as cash at any time (1:1 value against GBP), or spend them on in-game systems, merchandise, and studio services. Merit Shards never expire. Cash redemption is available whilst you're active, after 6 months of inactivity or departure, the cash redemption window closes and remaining Merit Shards convert to Merit Fragments (in-game currency). All contributors are solely responsible for declaring their income to relevant tax and benefits authorities. See Team & Revenue Structure for full details.
Q: What if I need money upfront?
A: Revenue-share only, no upfront payments. This is a long-term investment model. Not suitable if you need immediate income. Consider Game Experience Service or a commission role for faster earnings (payments could start February 2026).
Q: Do I pay taxes on revenue share?