Exertis Ztorm, a major global player in digital games distribution, will connect to enCaps’ Point Nexus platform, to offer publishers a unified solution for managing their entire game distribution ecosystem. It will allow publishers to handle publisher-managed reseller networks, typically handled through Point Nexus, as well as indirect reseller partners managed by Exertis Ztorm — creating a single framework covering both direct and indirect reselling channels while preserving the core strengths of security, transparency, control, and efficiency.
As the digital games market continues to expand and mature, sales beyond first-party platforms (e.g. Steam) has become both a major growth opportunity and an increasingly complex operational challenge. Publishers are seeking greater visibility, stronger governance, and improved efficiency to fully capitalize on the business opportunities available via the thrid-party.
By aligning their complementary offering and technologies, Exertis Ztorm and enCaps eliminate fragmentation between direct and indirect reselling models. Publishers retain in full control of their entire reseller ecosystem while benefiting from Ztorm’s managed-services for indirect resellers (e.g. professional account management, demand-generation initiatives, and credit functionality).
For enCaps, this partnership with one of the world's leading online video game distributors is a major accelerator. "The integration of Point Nexus by Exertis Ztorm confirms the maturity of our technology and its essential nature for publishers who want to regain control of their digital distribution," says Pascal Jarde, CEO of enCaps.
“We’re excited to announce a collaboration with EnCaps, a dynamic and trusted industry newcomer and we look forward to continuing to support publishers with secure, transparent, and fully managed third-party distribution” says William van Kerkvoorde, Managing Director of Exertis Ztorm.
A single solution enabling publishers to manage their entire distribution ecosystem:
Both Exertis Ztorm and Point Nexus offer their partner studios and publishers a centralized solution that allows them to:
• Distribute keys to e-commerce retailers worldwide
• Track sales, inventory, and channel performance in real time
• Dynamically reassign keys to stores based on business performance
• Access real-time data to continuously optimize their distribution strategy
Point Nexus consolidates all video game keys — for both direct resellers and Ztorm-connected resellers — into a single access point for managing publishers’ catalogues.
Ztorm goes beyond key management by offering a fully managed service, including:
• Complete key management administered by Ztorm through a secure, API-driven platform, ensuring that keys are distributed exclusively to approved retailers at the point of purchase, with full control and transparency for publishers
• Dedicated account management
• Full financial management with retailers, including credit control and invoicing
• Long expertise in managing third-party business in a sustainable way
• Real-time, transparent data on the performance of their network, allowing publishers to analyse the performance of the stores of their entire network and thus maximize sales and value for all players while staying in full control
About Exertis Ztorm:
Exertis Ztorm is a leading global distributor of digital goods, specializing in gaming, entertainment, and software. It is trusted by some of the world’s largest companies, including Microsoft, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Sega, Warner Bros., and Adobe.
Exertis Ztorm provides content owners with a modern and secure way to distribute their products through a curated global network of retailers, powered by a secure and transparent API-based platform that ensures full visibility and control.
With a long-term strategy built on their managed-service offering, Ztorm works closely with its partners to share expertise in digital distribution, and maximize marketing exposure and sustainable sales. By leveraging its retail network, Ztorm creates additional opportunities in new markets beyond first-party platforms (such as Steam), helping drive incremental sales while strengthening publishers’ overall distribution strategy.
About enCaps:
French startup Founded in spring 2022, EnCaps raised €1,600,000 in funding at the end of 2023. This was achieved through private investors, entrepreneurs specializing in the video game and digital worlds, and was half-funded by the BPI. With this financial contribution, enCaps can launch its first two products on the market:
- A DPP solution that allows a universal and secure digital passport to be linked to physical and digital objects in circulation, thus anticipating the new European regulation that will come into force in 2027.
- The Point Nexus secure video game key distribution platform. Launched in 2024, this innovative solution has actively contributed to the company's growth, which recorded a 600% increase in turnover last year.
Please find attached press release
For more information, interview:
enCaps Public relations: La Toile des Medias, David PILO, dpilo@latoiledesmedias.com
Exertis Ztorm : William Van Kerkvoorde, Managing Director william.van.kerkvoorde@exertisztorm.com