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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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