P2P vs DGS: Which Model Is Right For Your Game Server? | Unity Gaming Services

Peer-to-peer (P2P) and dedicated game server (DGS) models are both popular choices for hosting your game server. But which one is right for you? Disclaimer: “Peer-to-peer” can be interpreted in different ways and can reference the hosting model or the replication model. This discussion is about hosting and, in this context, it can be called “client-hosted.” Helpful resources: ⭐ Learn more about Multiplayer Network and Server Models: ⭐ Download a sample small-scale multiplayer co-op game with P2P: ⭐ Download a sample large-scale battle royale game with Photon Fusion with DGS: Timestamp: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 What is a peer-to-peer (P2P) model? 0:54 What is a dedicated game server (DGS) model? 1:17 Is DGS better than P2P? 2:33 What types of games fit better for P2P, Relay, or DGS models? 3:47 Choosing P2P over DGS, and vice versa 4:57 How to mitigate host migration without using a DGS model 5:56 Pros and cons of P2P vs DGS 7:02 The future of hosted game services infrastructure Follow Unity on social 🐤 Twitter: 👩🏻‍🏫 LinkedIn: 📸 Instagram: #networksevermodels #gameserverhosting #unitygamingservices