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Razer Indie Lab – Developer Guide

Welcome​

Razer Indie Lab is a program designed to help indie developers ship stronger games faster and get them in front of a global audience.

Through this program, independent PC game developers can unlock Razer immersive technologies, AI-powered game QA through Razer QA Companion-AI, and global monetization through Razer Gold. Selected studios may also have the opportunity to showcase their games across Razer channels (subject to review and approval).

This guide brings everything you need into one place, so you can get started quickly.

If you haven't registered yet, you can do it here: wyvrn.com/indielab

Who it's for​

Razer Indie Lab is open to independent studios and solo developers building PC games.

You should own your IP and not be controlled by a major publisher.

What's included​

With Razer Immersive Technologies:

  • Access to immersive technologies
  • Co-marketing opportunities, subject to review and approval
  • Ongoing support

With Razer QA Companion-AI:

  • 10,000 starting AI credits
  • Additional AI credits unlockable through program activities
  • Ongoing support

With Razer Gold:

  • Global monetization with localized payment methods
  • Access to 200+ payment channels across 25 currencies
  • Distribution across 6.25M+ physical touchpoints
  • Player exposure through the Razer Gold Webshop

1. Immersive technologies: HD Haptics, Chroma RGB, and THX Spatial Audio+​

The program gives indie studios access to all the necessary tools for adding HD haptics, RGB lighting, and spatial audio directly into their games.

Choose your integration path​

Option 1: Start with ready-made effects​

For faster implementation, studios can integrate through the WYVRN SDK and then use the WYVRN Effects Library, which offers ready-made haptics and Chroma effects with a simple plug-and-play setup.

Option 2: Design custom effects from scratch​

Studios that want more creative control can build their own effects using Razer's dedicated SDKs and tools.

For HD haptics, developers can integrate the Interhaptics SDK and use Haptic Composer and the Interhaptics Player to design, test, and refine custom haptic effects.

For Chroma RGB, developers can integrate the Chroma SDK and use the Web Chroma Editor to create Chroma animations and generate code snippets for easier implementation.

For spatial audio, the THX Spatial Audio+ plugin enables high-quality spatial sound integration into your Wwise workflow.

Getting started​

Path 1: Use ready-made effects​

  1. Integrate the WYVRN SDK — Follow WYVRN SDK for Razer Indie Lab Users for the integration guide for your engine.
  2. Use the Effects Library — Add pre-designed Haptics and Chroma effects for faster implementation. See the event naming conventions for how to play only haptics or only Chroma, and how to start and stop looping effects.
  3. Test in your game — Adjust the placement and type of effects to match the intended gameplay moments.
  4. Spatial audio — Add spatial audio by integrating the THX Spatial Audio+ plugin in your Wwise workflow.
  5. Razer Immersive Tech logo toolkit — Before releasing your game, add the required in-game logo for any Razer technology used in your game: Razer Chroma, Razer Sensa, and/or THX. Assets and guidelines

Path 2: Create custom effects​

  1. Integrate the required SDKs — Use the Interhaptics SDK for haptics and/or the Chroma SDK for lighting.
  2. Create your effects — Use Haptic Composer and the Interhaptics Player to design and test haptics. Use the Web Chroma Editor to create Chroma animations and code snippets.
  3. Test and refine — Fine-tune the effects in your game until they feel right for the intended player experience.
  4. Spatial audio — Add spatial audio by integrating the THX Spatial Audio+ plugin in your Wwise workflow.
  5. Razer Immersive Tech logo toolkit — Before releasing your game, add the required in-game logo for any Razer technology used in your game: Razer Chroma, Razer Sensa, and/or THX.
    Assets and guidelines

2. Razer Gold: Game Monetization, Reach, D2C Sales & Distribution​

Razer Gold is Razer's in-game payment and distribution network. Studios in Razer Indie Lab can apply to become Razer Gold partners and unlock:

  • Razer Gold wallet — Monetize globally and in emerging markets in SEA, MENA & LATAM. Give players a flexible way to top up and pay using Razer Gold balance, supported by 200+ payment channels and 25 local currencies. Eligible transactions are also connected to Razer Silver, Razer's ecosystem-wide loyalty program, helping studios encourage repeat spend through rewards.
  • Razer Gold Webshop placement — List your game into the Razer Gold Web Shop catalog alongside 68,000+ titles. A destination for gamers to purchase digital content with convenience, security, and added value.
  • Razer Pay — Access a scalable payment infrastructure that supports 200+ local alternative payment methods, card processing, Razer Gold Wallet, fraud controls, and compliance safeguards, across 25 currencies through a single API integration.
  • Razer Gold Distribution Hub — Distribute digital pins and direct top-up services, reaching a network of 6.25M+ physical channel touchpoints across multiple markets and channels through one centralized platform.

Razer Game Services — Powering the Next Chapter of Growth.

Prepare for launch, enter priority markets, and scale stronger go-to-market plans across publishing, marketing, community, tech, data, localization, and compliance.

Requirements​

  • A registered business entity

Getting started​

  1. Sign up for Razer Indie Lab and select Razer Gold as an offer you're interested in.
  2. Apply for Razer Gold Partnership via the link emailed to you separately.
  3. Once approved, integrate with Razer Gold Wallet and Razer Pay Gateway.
  4. List your game on Razer Gold Webshop and get access to 45 million Razer Gold users and more than 250 million Razer users.

Full technical documentation​

Will be provided by Razer Gold upon successful application.

3. Razer QA Companion-AI: Smarter QA, built to scale​

Razer QA Companion-AI helps studios detect issues faster, reduce manual QA work, and turn gameplay data into structured reports your team can use.

Key capabilities:

  • Detect bugs and anomalies during gameplay
  • Capture video, screenshots, and system data
  • Automatically generate structured, Jira-ready reports
  • Track performance, including FPS, CPU, GPU, and memory
  • No SDK integration required

Selected Indie Lab studios may also be invited to get early access to upcoming features and work directly with Razer developers to help shape the product. These studios will be contacted individually.

Getting started​

  1. Sign up for Razer Indie Lab.
  2. Receive your Razer QA Companion-AI sign-up link in a separate email.
  3. Create your account and start testing right away.

Technical documentation​

Refer to the Razer QA Companion-AI Documentation for setup and feature guidance.

Razer QA Companion-AI also includes built-in tutorials in the app to help you get started.

4. Razer co-marketing opportunities for indie games​

When your game is ready, you can apply for promotion across Razer channels.

Co-marketing application: https://www.wyvrn.com/indielab/co-marketing/

Razer will prioritize games with high-quality technology integrations. While we strongly encourage studios to explore all available Razer technologies, implementing all three is not required. You can apply for co-marketing review if your game includes at least one Razer technology, such as HD Haptics, Chroma RGB, or THX Spatial Audio+.

Note: All co-marketing opportunities are subject to review and approval.

Stay connected​

Stay up to date with new opportunities, program perks, and developer support:

  • Discord — support & direct access to the team
  • X — program updates & highlights
  • LinkedIn — program updates & highlights

Program Terms & Conditions​