Xsolla operates the commerce infrastructure that enables video game developers and publishers to monetise their games globally. Founded in 2005, the company processes payments across more than 1,000 payment methods in over 200 geographies, acting as merchant of record for its clients. This eliminates the compliance and regulatory burden that typically falls on developers, allowing them to focus on game creation rather than complex payment and tax administration.
The company's platform handles payments processing, tax compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions where developers seek to operate. With 1,079 professionals working across 16 global offices, Xsolla serves studios ranging from indie developers to major publishers. The breadth of payment methods and geographic coverage reflects the reality that successful games reach players worldwide, each with different payment preferences and regulatory frameworks.
The engineering and operations challenges are substantial: managing fraud prevention at scale, handling tax obligations that vary by territory and transaction type, and integrating payment systems that differ significantly across regions. The company's infrastructure must operate reliably across vastly different regulatory environments, from data protection rules to payment licensing requirements.
