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Simplifying SKU & IAP Catalog Management with Xsolla

Managing in-game item catalogs across multiple systems is one of the more tedious—but critical—tasks in game commerce. Every platform has its own requirements for defining virtual items, managing SKUs, and keeping catalogs up to date. This process often involves repeated manual work across dev portals, backend services, and in-game logic.

With Xsolla’s catalog sync, developers can centralize their IAP definitions in a single source of truth—Publisher Account—and automatically keep their game’s item catalog consistent across systems. See how in this article.

How It Works​

When you connect your game to Xsolla, you define your item catalog (SKUs, pricing, item types, bundles, etc.) once in the Publisher Account. These definitions can then be pulled directly into:

  • Your game client (via SDK or API)
  • Your backend services
  • Your Web Shop or Buy Button setup

The result is that any updates made to item names, prices, availability, or configuration only need to be made in one place—Publisher Account—and those changes propagate automatically.

Benefits​

  • Reduces Human Error: Manual catalog entry across multiple systems is prone to typos, misconfigured prices, or mismatched SKUs. Syncing eliminates that risk.

  • Saves Time: Avoid duplicating work across every platform or dev environment. One update syncs everywhere.

  • Improves Consistency Across Channels: Whether a player is buying an item in one of your game versions or through your web store, they see the same items at the same prices.

  • Supports A/B Testing and Live Ops: Since catalog changes can be deployed centrally and in real-time, it's easier to test offers, update pricing for events, or roll out new bundles quickly.

  • Easier Maintenance: Teams can hand off catalog responsibilities to Live Ops, Product Management, or Monetization roles without requiring engineering work or access to platform portals.

When to Use It​

If you're running your game on more than one store, offering web-based purchases, or frequently updating your IAPs, syncing through Publisher Account helps reduce overhead and improve the quality of your monetization setup. Even for games on a single storefront, it's a useful tool to simplify your operations and future-proof your backend.

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To gain access to the Xsolla SDK for Windows during the Developer Preview phase, please fill out the form ↗ (https://xsolla.com/mobile-sdk?utm_medium=marketing&utm_content=mobile-sdk).