Amazon GameLift Servers launches UDP ping beacons
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Amazon GameLift Servers has launched UDP ping beacons, a new feature to help game developers measure real-time network latency between game clients and servers.
- Enables accurate measurement of UDP packet payload latency across AWS Regions
- Helps optimize player-to-server matching and game session placement
- Supports most multiplayer games that use UDP as their primary transmission protocol
- Available in all AWS Global Regions and Local Zones (except AWS China)
- Accessible through the ListLocations API
The new feature aims to improve player experience by providing more precise network performance insights for game developers.
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