Photon Engine
@photonengine.bsky.social
Photon powers multiplayer game development with state-synchronized and deterministic engines, supporting Unity, Unreal, and more. It enables thousands of games and 1.4 billion monthly players worldwide.
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@photonengine.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Today we just want to quickly say "Thank you!"
Over 1 million developers and studios have registered with Photon to build multiplayer games and multi-user applications across various industries. A great acknowledgment of the hard work of our developers.
#Photon #Multiplayer #GameDev #VR #XR
Over 1 million developers and studios have registered with Photon to build multiplayer games and multi-user applications across various industries. A great acknowledgment of the hard work of our developers.
#Photon #Multiplayer #GameDev #VR #XR
We want to congratulate the team at Moon Studios on the release of the Together Update for #NoRestfortheWicked. We are especially proud that this shared world experience is built on Photon Quantum and we have been working on this with the team since 2018.
#gamedev #multiplayer #indiedev
#gamedev #multiplayer #indiedev
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 AM
We want to congratulate the team at Moon Studios on the release of the Together Update for #NoRestfortheWicked. We are especially proud that this shared world experience is built on Photon Quantum and we have been working on this with the team since 2018.
#gamedev #multiplayer #indiedev
#gamedev #multiplayer #indiedev
What if immersive XR training didn’t require developers, long lead times, or complex infrastructure?
blog.photonengine.com/how-synergyx...
#Photon #SynergyXR #XR #Training
blog.photonengine.com/how-synergyx...
#Photon #SynergyXR #XR #Training
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM
What if immersive XR training didn’t require developers, long lead times, or complex infrastructure?
blog.photonengine.com/how-synergyx...
#Photon #SynergyXR #XR #Training
blog.photonengine.com/how-synergyx...
#Photon #SynergyXR #XR #Training
Photon Fusion and Photon Quantum are now Unity Verified Solutions for Industry.
This follows Unity’s technical validation of solutions used in professional production environments.
Thanks to Unity and the studios building with Photon.
#Photon #Unity
assetstore.unity.com/industry-app...
This follows Unity’s technical validation of solutions used in professional production environments.
Thanks to Unity and the studios building with Photon.
#Photon #Unity
assetstore.unity.com/industry-app...
Unity Asset Store | Industry Approved
Discover industry essential assets for Unity developers. Enhance your projects with 3D models, textures, and tools from the Asset Store. Ensure the success of your development with these must-have res...
assetstore.unity.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Photon Fusion and Photon Quantum are now Unity Verified Solutions for Industry.
This follows Unity’s technical validation of solutions used in professional production environments.
Thanks to Unity and the studios building with Photon.
#Photon #Unity
assetstore.unity.com/industry-app...
This follows Unity’s technical validation of solutions used in professional production environments.
Thanks to Unity and the studios building with Photon.
#Photon #Unity
assetstore.unity.com/industry-app...
Photon supports 1.4B players across Fusion, Quantum & Realtime and is powering hits like Among Us VR, Golf Clash, PEAK and Stumble Guys.
Our own Mark Val joins servers.com to talk bare metal, scale, and what’s next for real-time games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-3...
#gamedev #hosting
Our own Mark Val joins servers.com to talk bare metal, scale, and what’s next for real-time games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-3...
#gamedev #hosting
Making multiplayer gaming simple for 1.4 billion players | Photon Engine
YouTube video by Servers.com
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January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Photon supports 1.4B players across Fusion, Quantum & Realtime and is powering hits like Among Us VR, Golf Clash, PEAK and Stumble Guys.
Our own Mark Val joins servers.com to talk bare metal, scale, and what’s next for real-time games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-3...
#gamedev #hosting
Our own Mark Val joins servers.com to talk bare metal, scale, and what’s next for real-time games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-3...
#gamedev #hosting
Happy new year everybody! We're back in the office and ready to work on some multiplayer-magic for you to create amazing games with in 2026. Whether you're working in #Unity or #Unreal, Photon Engine will be providing the best tools and services for you.
#multiplayer #gamedev
#multiplayer #gamedev
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Happy new year everybody! We're back in the office and ready to work on some multiplayer-magic for you to create amazing games with in 2026. Whether you're working in #Unity or #Unreal, Photon Engine will be providing the best tools and services for you.
#multiplayer #gamedev
#multiplayer #gamedev
What happens when the @esa.int teams up with Photon to rethink how astronauts train for lunar missions? A XR experience that connects astronauts and engineers in real time from Earth to Orbit.
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/next-generat...
#Space #Moon #NASA #Argonaut #XR #ESA #Photon #Blogs #Meta
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/next-generat...
#Space #Moon #NASA #Argonaut #XR #ESA #Photon #Blogs #Meta
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Fusion Unreal Preview is now live for all #Unreal devs.
Our engine-first approach brings the ease of Fusion Shared for Unity to #UnrealEngine, with low complexity and cost efficiency built in.
🔗 doc.photonengine.com/fusion-unrea...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #IndieDev #UE5
Our engine-first approach brings the ease of Fusion Shared for Unity to #UnrealEngine, with low complexity and cost efficiency built in.
🔗 doc.photonengine.com/fusion-unrea...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #IndieDev #UE5
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fusion Unreal Preview is now live for all #Unreal devs.
Our engine-first approach brings the ease of Fusion Shared for Unity to #UnrealEngine, with low complexity and cost efficiency built in.
🔗 doc.photonengine.com/fusion-unrea...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #IndieDev #UE5
Our engine-first approach brings the ease of Fusion Shared for Unity to #UnrealEngine, with low complexity and cost efficiency built in.
🔗 doc.photonengine.com/fusion-unrea...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #IndieDev #UE5
@forgefx.bsky.social and Somero built a new VR simulator powered by Photon! Realistic, repeatable training without machine time. Multi-user sessions + live coaching make remote, safe operator training possible. Full story below!
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/inside-the-x...
#VR #Training #Multiplayer
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/inside-the-x...
#VR #Training #Multiplayer
XR Laser Screed® Simulator: VR Training Powered by Photon
Discover how Somero and ForgeFX use Photon-powered VR Training to train Laser Screed® operators safely, efficiently, and from anywhere in the world.
blog.photonengine.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
@forgefx.bsky.social and Somero built a new VR simulator powered by Photon! Realistic, repeatable training without machine time. Multi-user sessions + live coaching make remote, safe operator training possible. Full story below!
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/inside-the-x...
#VR #Training #Multiplayer
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/inside-the-x...
#VR #Training #Multiplayer
After revealing his new content update at the #otkgamesexpo this past weekend, we meet again with @zoroarts.bsky.social to continue our chat about his viral game and why Photon Fusion was essential for its success.
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/from-solo-de...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/from-solo-de...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle
How a Solo Dev Built a Hit Multiplayer Game with Photon Fusion
A solo dev used Photon Fusion to build Paddle, Paddle, Paddle, an indie multiplayer hit. Learn how Fusion makes multiplayer simple and fast to build.
blog.photonengine.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
After revealing his new content update at the #otkgamesexpo this past weekend, we meet again with @zoroarts.bsky.social to continue our chat about his viral game and why Photon Fusion was essential for its success.
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/from-solo-de...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/from-solo-de...
#Multiplayer #GameDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle
We put together a new Photon Quantum tutorial that walks through the full setup in Unity, plus how to build a simple deterministic player and run an online test. If you're exploring Quantum, this should help you get oriented.
#PhotonQuantum #Unity3D #GameDev #Multiplayer
youtu.be/2muT_NkeflA?...
#PhotonQuantum #Unity3D #GameDev #Multiplayer
youtu.be/2muT_NkeflA?...
Photon Quantum Tutorial: Beginner Guide to Deterministic Multiplayer in Unity
YouTube video by Photon Engine
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We put together a new Photon Quantum tutorial that walks through the full setup in Unity, plus how to build a simple deterministic player and run an online test. If you're exploring Quantum, this should help you get oriented.
#PhotonQuantum #Unity3D #GameDev #Multiplayer
youtu.be/2muT_NkeflA?...
#PhotonQuantum #Unity3D #GameDev #Multiplayer
youtu.be/2muT_NkeflA?...
If you’ve built something with Photon or just enjoy what we do, we’d really appreciate your support. You can cast your vote here:
Photon as Best Publisher: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
Quantum as Best Development Tool: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
#Unite2025 #GameDev #Multiplayer
Photon as Best Publisher: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
Quantum as Best Development Tool: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
#Unite2025 #GameDev #Multiplayer
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you’ve built something with Photon or just enjoy what we do, we’d really appreciate your support. You can cast your vote here:
Photon as Best Publisher: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
Quantum as Best Development Tool: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
#Unite2025 #GameDev #Multiplayer
Photon as Best Publisher: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
Quantum as Best Development Tool: awards.unity.com/vote/categor...
#Unite2025 #GameDev #Multiplayer
Our team is speaking at UNITE 2025 Barcelona! Catch Luke, Mark & Erick as they share what’s next for Photon Fusion & Quantum and how to build multiplayer at global scale.
Wednesday, Nov 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET | Community Stage
#Unite2025 #Multiplayer #GameDev
Wednesday, Nov 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET | Community Stage
#Unite2025 #Multiplayer #GameDev
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our team is speaking at UNITE 2025 Barcelona! Catch Luke, Mark & Erick as they share what’s next for Photon Fusion & Quantum and how to build multiplayer at global scale.
Wednesday, Nov 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET | Community Stage
#Unite2025 #Multiplayer #GameDev
Wednesday, Nov 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET | Community Stage
#Unite2025 #Multiplayer #GameDev
We’d love to hear about your future ideas and your current multiplayer or multi-user projects, whether you’re working on games or industry applications, exploring VR or AR, or simply want to catch up on the latest trends and the Photon technologies we’re developing.
#unite2025 @unity.com
#unite2025 @unity.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We’d love to hear about your future ideas and your current multiplayer or multi-user projects, whether you’re working on games or industry applications, exploring VR or AR, or simply want to catch up on the latest trends and the Photon technologies we’re developing.
#unite2025 @unity.com
#unite2025 @unity.com
Ever wondered how to keep all players in sync in your multiplayer game?
This new tutorial dives into Photon Fusion 2’s Network Properties, showing how to synchronize player colors in real time across clients.
Watch it here: youtu.be/CNKFuGHhCXs
#PhotonFusion #UnityMultiplayer #GameDevelopment
This new tutorial dives into Photon Fusion 2’s Network Properties, showing how to synchronize player colors in real time across clients.
Watch it here: youtu.be/CNKFuGHhCXs
#PhotonFusion #UnityMultiplayer #GameDevelopment
Multiplayer Network Properties - Photon Fusion 2 - Tutorial
YouTube video by Photon Engine
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Ever wondered how to keep all players in sync in your multiplayer game?
This new tutorial dives into Photon Fusion 2’s Network Properties, showing how to synchronize player colors in real time across clients.
Watch it here: youtu.be/CNKFuGHhCXs
#PhotonFusion #UnityMultiplayer #GameDevelopment
This new tutorial dives into Photon Fusion 2’s Network Properties, showing how to synchronize player colors in real time across clients.
Watch it here: youtu.be/CNKFuGHhCXs
#PhotonFusion #UnityMultiplayer #GameDevelopment
What happens when two devs decide co-op games are too polite? You get @valorhuntersgame.bsky.social, where teamwork means throwing your friend into a horde and hoping for the best.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #MultiplayerGames #CoopGames #IndieDev
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/valor-hunter...
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #MultiplayerGames #CoopGames #IndieDev
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/valor-hunter...
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What happens when two devs decide co-op games are too polite? You get @valorhuntersgame.bsky.social, where teamwork means throwing your friend into a horde and hoping for the best.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #MultiplayerGames #CoopGames #IndieDev
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/valor-hunter...
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #MultiplayerGames #CoopGames #IndieDev
🔗 blog.photonengine.com/valor-hunter...
Our own Michael Kutschinski is hosting a panel at #nextRealityFestival this Thursday in Hamburg!
Shaping the Next Reality: Industry Perspectives
📅 Nov 6 | 🕙 10:00–10:45
📍 Orange Stage, Ground Floor
Let’s talk about how Photon powers real-time, multi-user experiences!
#XR
Shaping the Next Reality: Industry Perspectives
📅 Nov 6 | 🕙 10:00–10:45
📍 Orange Stage, Ground Floor
Let’s talk about how Photon powers real-time, multi-user experiences!
#XR
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our own Michael Kutschinski is hosting a panel at #nextRealityFestival this Thursday in Hamburg!
Shaping the Next Reality: Industry Perspectives
📅 Nov 6 | 🕙 10:00–10:45
📍 Orange Stage, Ground Floor
Let’s talk about how Photon powers real-time, multi-user experiences!
#XR
Shaping the Next Reality: Industry Perspectives
📅 Nov 6 | 🕙 10:00–10:45
📍 Orange Stage, Ground Floor
Let’s talk about how Photon powers real-time, multi-user experiences!
#XR
Photon is teaming up with Meta, Unity and SensAI Hack for the XR & AI hackathon (Nov. 16–18), happening right before Unite!
Register here: sensaihack.com/barcelona
#XR #AI #UNITE #Unity #Meta #Multiplayer
Register here: sensaihack.com/barcelona
#XR #AI #UNITE #Unity #Meta #Multiplayer
October 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Photon is teaming up with Meta, Unity and SensAI Hack for the XR & AI hackathon (Nov. 16–18), happening right before Unite!
Register here: sensaihack.com/barcelona
#XR #AI #UNITE #Unity #Meta #Multiplayer
Register here: sensaihack.com/barcelona
#XR #AI #UNITE #Unity #Meta #Multiplayer
From solo developer to award nominee! 🏆
#PaddlePaddlePaddle by @zoroarts.bsky.social, built with Photon Fusion 2, has sold over 100,000 copies and is now nominated for Best Casual Game at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis.
Watch the interview. 👇
youtu.be/Kd2BlC3Tx0c
#GameDev #IndieDev #PhotonFusion2
#PaddlePaddlePaddle by @zoroarts.bsky.social, built with Photon Fusion 2, has sold over 100,000 copies and is now nominated for Best Casual Game at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis.
Watch the interview. 👇
youtu.be/Kd2BlC3Tx0c
#GameDev #IndieDev #PhotonFusion2
How a Solo Dev Built a Viral Multiplayer Game with Photon Fusion 2 - Paddle Paddle Paddle
YouTube video by Photon Engine
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
From solo developer to award nominee! 🏆
#PaddlePaddlePaddle by @zoroarts.bsky.social, built with Photon Fusion 2, has sold over 100,000 copies and is now nominated for Best Casual Game at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis.
Watch the interview. 👇
youtu.be/Kd2BlC3Tx0c
#GameDev #IndieDev #PhotonFusion2
#PaddlePaddlePaddle by @zoroarts.bsky.social, built with Photon Fusion 2, has sold over 100,000 copies and is now nominated for Best Casual Game at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis.
Watch the interview. 👇
youtu.be/Kd2BlC3Tx0c
#GameDev #IndieDev #PhotonFusion2
Big thanks to #Metaplay and Emil Rosendahl for creating an amazing mixer around #PocketGamerConnects Helsinki and inviting us to be a partner in this. We had a great time and hope so did everyone who attended.
We are looking forward to doing this again with you all. 🍻
We are looking forward to doing this again with you all. 🍻
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Big thanks to #Metaplay and Emil Rosendahl for creating an amazing mixer around #PocketGamerConnects Helsinki and inviting us to be a partner in this. We had a great time and hope so did everyone who attended.
We are looking forward to doing this again with you all. 🍻
We are looking forward to doing this again with you all. 🍻
We’re happy to see Paddle Paddle Paddle by 23-year-old solo dev @zoroarts.bsky.social reach 100,000 copies sold in just two months and gain a lot of attention from streamers!
We’re proud that Photon Fusion 2 helped power this success story.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle #Steam
We’re proud that Photon Fusion 2 helped power this success story.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle #Steam
October 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We’re happy to see Paddle Paddle Paddle by 23-year-old solo dev @zoroarts.bsky.social reach 100,000 copies sold in just two months and gain a lot of attention from streamers!
We’re proud that Photon Fusion 2 helped power this success story.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle #Steam
We’re proud that Photon Fusion 2 helped power this success story.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PaddlePaddlePaddle #Steam
Fusion 2.1 Nightly is live! Exciting new features for circle members include Forecast Physics, Object Priority & more. New docs & samples for easy upgrade. Discover how Songs of Silence was created with Photon Quantum & our Lead Dev's insight on multiplayer games! #newsletter #gamedev.
Fusion 2.1 Nightly + Forecast Physics Sample, New Shared Docs & Quantum Stories.
This Month at Photon: Fusion 2.1 Nightly Preview, Forecast Physics Samples, Fusion Shared Simplified Docs, Quantum Success with Songs of Silence and Multiplayer Essentials Deep-Dive.
www.linkedin.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Fusion 2.1 Nightly is live! Exciting new features for circle members include Forecast Physics, Object Priority & more. New docs & samples for easy upgrade. Discover how Songs of Silence was created with Photon Quantum & our Lead Dev's insight on multiplayer games! #newsletter #gamedev.
Dive into Roadside Research, a 'slice-of-life' simulation where aliens run a gas station. Brought to life by @orointeractive and Cybernatic Walrus, this co-op game, powered by Photon Fusion, challenges you to blend in as an average Joe. A hilarious premise. The demo is now on Steam.
September 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Dive into Roadside Research, a 'slice-of-life' simulation where aliens run a gas station. Brought to life by @orointeractive and Cybernatic Walrus, this co-op game, powered by Photon Fusion, challenges you to blend in as an average Joe. A hilarious premise. The demo is now on Steam.
Big shoutout to the @vrchat.com team! Still holding strong in the top 5 on Meta’s VR charts 🙌
VRChat has built one of the most creative, vibrant communities in VR. We’re proud Photon helps power those real-time connections.
#PhotonEngine #VRChat #SocialVR #GameDev #Multiplayer
VRChat has built one of the most creative, vibrant communities in VR. We’re proud Photon helps power those real-time connections.
#PhotonEngine #VRChat #SocialVR #GameDev #Multiplayer
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Big shoutout to the @vrchat.com team! Still holding strong in the top 5 on Meta’s VR charts 🙌
VRChat has built one of the most creative, vibrant communities in VR. We’re proud Photon helps power those real-time connections.
#PhotonEngine #VRChat #SocialVR #GameDev #Multiplayer
VRChat has built one of the most creative, vibrant communities in VR. We’re proud Photon helps power those real-time connections.
#PhotonEngine #VRChat #SocialVR #GameDev #Multiplayer
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I’ll be attending the Meta Connect event tonight for @photonengine.bsky.social !
If your also there, feel free to come to us if you want to discuss anything about multiplayer XR, your own projects, and the new possibilities we’ll all discover together tonight
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
If your also there, feel free to come to us if you want to discuss anything about multiplayer XR, your own projects, and the new possibilities we’ll all discover together tonight
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I’ll be attending the Meta Connect event tonight for @photonengine.bsky.social !
If your also there, feel free to come to us if you want to discuss anything about multiplayer XR, your own projects, and the new possibilities we’ll all discover together tonight
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
If your also there, feel free to come to us if you want to discuss anything about multiplayer XR, your own projects, and the new possibilities we’ll all discover together tonight
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
Last week, our Lead Dev Erick Passos had the pleasure of joining Jonas Tyroller for a deep dive into multiplayer development.
From the transport layer to SDKs like Fusion & Quantum, which empower studios to focus on design, not hurdles.
Huge thanks for hosting us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDM9...
From the transport layer to SDKs like Fusion & Quantum, which empower studios to focus on design, not hurdles.
Huge thanks for hosting us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDM9...
The 3 Layers Every Online Multiplayer Game Runs On
YouTube video by Jonas Tyroller
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Last week, our Lead Dev Erick Passos had the pleasure of joining Jonas Tyroller for a deep dive into multiplayer development.
From the transport layer to SDKs like Fusion & Quantum, which empower studios to focus on design, not hurdles.
Huge thanks for hosting us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDM9...
From the transport layer to SDKs like Fusion & Quantum, which empower studios to focus on design, not hurdles.
Huge thanks for hosting us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDM9...