Xsolla acquires Lightstream, Rainmaker, and API.stream to empower creators and enhance content

Los Angeles, California – Global video game commerce company Xsolla has announced its strategic acquisition of Lightstream, Rainmaker, and API.stream to help enhance content creation and distribution.

With the acquisition of Lightstream, Rainmaker, and API.stream, Xsolla will allow creators to go live within seconds via cloud streaming services, request free keys from game developers, participate in referral programs, create their branded web shops, and sell digital goods for games in Xsolla’s portfolio.

This acquisition underscores Xsolla’s recognition of the tremendous value creators bring to the gaming ecosystem and is dedicated to building and strengthening relationships with talent agencies, creators, and their audiences.

Talking about the acquired tools, Lightstream is a cloud-based streaming studio that allows creators to produce and share live content. By integrating Lightstream, Xsolla enables creators to easily initiate live streams with minimal technical requirements, facilitating an efficient and user-friendly streaming experience.

Additionally, Xsolla assures current Lightstream users that the platform will continue to operate smoothly with ongoing partnerships with Microsoft, Xbox, Twitch, and Steelseries.

On the other hand, the Rainmaker platform empowers creators to manage and grow their audience while maximising revenue opportunities. Integrating Rainmaker’s tools into the Xsolla Partner Network will provide creators with a suite of features designed to optimise audience engagement, monetization, and distribution of free keys.

Lastly, API.stream stands as a team of talented engineers who have dedicated themselves to advancing the future of live-streaming production. With years of experience tackling the challenges and possibilities of live cloud-native output, API.stream has unlocked new avenues for creative expression in live streaming.

Speaking on the acquisition, Chris Hewish, ​ CEO of Xsolla, said, “Xsolla is committed to supporting creators and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.”

“The acquisition of Lightstream, Rainmaker, and API.stream reinforces our dedication to delivering extra value to the gaming community and making the Xsolla Partner Network an all-encompassing solution for developers, publishers, creators, and their audiences,” he added.