Introducing Amazon Gamelift Servers DDOS Protection

This article announces Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection, a new feature providing always-on UDP-based DDoS protection for game servers without additional cost.

• Proactive, always-on DDoS protection for UDP-based game server traffic
• Uses relay network with access token authentication to filter unauthorized traffic
• Per-player traffic limits prevent disruptions even from legitimate-appearing sources
• IP obfuscation and negligible latency increase through distributed relay endpoints
• Single interface supports PC, consoles, and mobile platforms
• Available in seven regions: US East, US West, Frankfurt, Ireland, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul
• Simple integration via console, API, or sample code for Unreal Engine and C++
• Real-time monitoring through CloudWatch dashboards and fleet placement optimization

Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection enables game developers to defend against disruptive attacks during critical moments like launches or esports tournaments, without complex manual configuration or latency penalties.