Play Overview
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Overview
The Accelbyte Play services provide game developers with a wide range of capabilities designed to enable players with fun and engaging multiplayer experiences. Each service provides specific functionality such as matchmaking, party management, or dedicated server allocation for hosting game sessions, and can be used independently or in coordination with each other.
Our services offer several advantages for game developers, including:
- Flexible matchmaking and session management: including customizable matching logic, seamless backfilling, and extendable session types to provide players with a variety of game play experiences.
- Cross-platform connection: players can connect across all major platforms (Xbox, Playstation, Steam, etc), to enrich and enliven player experience and collaboration.
- Access to expertise and continuous improvements: our multiplayer feature set will continue to expand to keep pace with changing industry trends.
- Seamless integration with Armada (Coming soon!): our Dedicated Server fleet manager, allowing for the deployment of game sessions globally, improving player connectivity and cultural experiences.
Table of Contents
| Lobby | Serves as the main game hub, and provides a continuous connection between players. |
| Matchmaking | Groups players together using developer-defined rules, which can be specified for each game mode |
| Matchmaking with Dedicated Server | Coming soon to the AGS Starter! Here you can learn how to integrate matchmaking with our Dedicated Server Manager, Armada. |
| Armada | Coming soon to AGS Starter! Armada is our Dedicated Server Manager that comes with built-in auto-scaling logic that matches hosting capacity to player volume. |
| Session Browser | Facilitates and tracks online activities. This enables players to participate in such things as raid teams, or game sessions. |