Hydra Game Services

A single backend solution for all online aspects of the game

5 M
multiplayer sessions daily in peak
400k +
concurrent users in peak loads
10 +
major titles utilize our infrastructure
6 +
years developing our tech

Cases

We are proud to support more than 20 released and upcoming titles

Space Marine game character

Hybrid approach to game server hosting

Hybrid infrastructure combines bare metal servers' performance with cloud's elasticity

Killing Floor game character

Ready to be used in UE5, Unity and custom engines

Comprehensive SDK support for major engines and technologies, including Unreal Engine

RoadCraft game scene

P2P multiplayer

P2P library enables cost-effective cross-platform multiplayer for non-competitive games

Insurgency game character

Straightforward migration

Hydra services can be used on top of the custom backends

Game Server Hosting

Just build your game - Hydra platform delivers optimized infrastructure effortlessly in the background

Peak Active Game Servers in EU-West DC

Peak Active Game Servers in EU-West DC
We Offer

We Offer

High-performance bare-metal servers for authoritative gameplay and consistent FPS rates, ideal for competitive and large‑scale multiplayer available worldwide and automatically scalable to the cloud

Globally available relay servers that ensure connectivity and NAT traversal offering reliable low‑latency fallbacks when direct P2P is unavailable

Real‑time server performance metrics and historical reports - CPU, memory, FPS, network throughput, and session count - for proactive scaling and troubleshooting

Scalability and flexibility

Automatically scale during events or spikes with scaling to cloud, while bare metal handles predictable traffic efficiently

Cost optimization

Run stable core player bases on affordable bare metal while using cloud for bursts, avoiding overprovisioning and reducing bills compared to full cloud

Ultra-Low latency

Deploy bare metal in optimal regions for consistent gameplay, supplemented by cloud for global coverage where needed

High availability and no downtime

Hydra utilizes a number of providers to avoid single-point failures; failover ensures 99.99% uptime and vendor independence

Deployment automation

Deploy new version of the game server within minutes by uploading the build on the Development Portal or by introducing additional upload step in your CI/CD pipeline

Multiplayer

Empower your games with robust multiplayer capabilities, from seamless matchmaking to rich social interactions, all optimized for low latency and high scalability

Matchmaking Services

Intelligent algorithms pair players by skill, region, ping to data centers and preferences, ensuring fair and low-latency matches in cross-platform environment

Presence, Party and Invites

Feature-rich presence and party component allowing players form parties for coordinated play by various means and exchange presence information

Voice Chat

In-game friends functionality paired with text and voice chat foster community with real-time messaging and in-game voice communications

Peer-to-Peer Library

Efficient P2P networking library supports direct cross-platform connections between players and allows game developers to build cost-effective multiplayer in a convenient way

LiveOps

LiveOps tools help your team run, tune, and grow your game in real time without shipping new builds

Economy

Economy

Design, balance, and adjust your in-game economy on the fly with configurable currencies, items, and prices

Game Configuration

Game Configuration

Remotely control gameplay parameters, difficulty settings, events, and content rotations through centralized configs

Cloud Saves

Cloud Saves

Securely store player progress in the cloud to enable cross‑platform play and protect against data loss

Player Statistics

Player Statistics

Track and update player stats such as levels, XP, win/loss, achievements, and custom metrics in real time

Twitch and Redeem campaigns

Twitch and Redeem campaigns

Create and schedule campaigns to drive engagement with seamless Twitch viewer rewards and easy code redemptions for promos and giveaways

Mods

Mods

Enrich your game with UGC delivered by game community via certified cross-platform Hydra infrastructure for mods. Available on Xbox, Playstation, Steam and Epic

Analytics & Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostics and analytics are vital for game development, applicable to all genres and platforms

SDK & Samples

Hydra SDK provides maximum game performance while interacting with the backend

SDK and Samples interface

Customized for the most popular engines

Unreal Engine, Unity and custom engines on C++, C#

PC and console games

Full support for desktop and console platforms

Cross-platform support

Seamless integration across all platforms

Ready for certification

Steam, EGS, Xbox, PS, Switch, Apple iOS, Android, Meta Quest

Optimized for mobile & VR games

Performance-focused for mobile and VR experiences