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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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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...
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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
October 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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. 🍻
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 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
October 10, 2025 at 8:26 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.
September 25, 2025 at 10:07 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
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Chimera Entertainment set out to make @songs-of-silence.com a strategy game with fast, dramatic battles and deep lore.

We talked with the team about how they built its real-time multiplayer using Photon Quantum.

➡️ blog.photonengine.com/songs-of-sil...

#GameDev #SongsOfSilence #Multiplayer
September 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Super Bear Adventure continues to bring players together, whether they’re on mobile or Nintendo Switch.

We’re proud that Photon Realtime keeps the multiplayer smooth and fun, letting friends share the adventure without hiccups.

#PhotonEngine #Multiplayer #GameDev #NintendoSwitch #MobileGaming
September 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Congrats to our friends at @roguesnail.bsky.social on the 1.0 launch of Relic Hunters Legend.

From Early Access struggles to a full independent release, the journey has been inspiring. We’re proud Photon helps power the smooth co-op experience.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/633080/R...

#GameDev
August 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#gamescom2025 & #devcom2025!
Catch Dirk, Mark, Christof & Robert to chat about the latest in gaming, your projects, and future multiplayer ideas.

Don’t miss Mark at devcom:
Mastering Multiplayer – Tue, Aug 19, 11:15–12:15
The Future of Multiplayer – Tue, Aug 19, 17:15–18:15
August 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Fusion Inspector: A real-time tool for visualizing & debugging your multiplayer projects.

No more guessing! Just instant clarity.

Try it yourself and download Fusion Inspector here: doc.photonengine.com/fusion/curre...

#GameDev #PhotonEngine #Multiplayer
August 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Happy to share that Quantum Starter, our beginner-friendly sample, is now available on the Unity Asset Store!

Jumpstart your multiplayer game development journey with clear examples, smooth networking and minimal setup.

assetstore.unity.com/packages/tem...

#PhotonQuantum #Unity3D #GameDevelopment
August 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Start the tractor and farm some beets! Farm Together 2 by @milkstonestudios.com is a great example of what’s possible with Photon Fusion 2: Relaxed co-op farming with smooth, scalable multiplayer. Congrats to the team!

#MadeWithPhoton #FarmTogether2 #PhotonEngine #GameDev #Multiplayer
July 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Photon is working on something interstellar!
Big thanks to the @esa.int for having us to test some early technical samples in a really unique environment: The LUNA analog facility.

It’s these moments that remind us why we love future tech.

#XR #ESA #Luna #PhotonEngine #MoonOnEarth
July 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Photon Quantum powers creative multiplayer fun!

Bish Bash Bots by Catastrophic_Overload and Firestroke is a fresh twist on tower defense.

Strategic turrets meet chaotic hammerswinging brawls.

Smash bots, gather scrap, upgrade and survive together!

#multiplayer #gamedev
July 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We're happy to share that Photon Engine has been nominated for Best Tool Provider at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025. It's an honor to be recognized again.

If you are happy with Photon we'd genuinely appreciate your vote here: www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2025/vote....

#gamedev #indiedev
July 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
That’s a wrap on Develop:Brighton!

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat multiplayer with our Brighton crew: Robert, Luke, Michael & Julian.

Great convos, great energy. Let’s keep it going!
#DevelopBrighton #MultiplayerGaming #IndieDev
July 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
👉New VR/XR Fusion samples on Unity Asset Store

👉Dev spotlights: Breachers, Windblown, Party Club & more

👉Meet us in Tokyo, Brighton, Cologne!

Create a Photon account an get our #newsletter via mail or follow us on LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/pulse/amazin...

#multiplayer #gamedev
July 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The new CHRONICLE update reworks the media system: players can now record video/audio evidence with new gear like the Video Camera & Sound Recorder. It’s a chilling new layer of immersion. 🎥🔊👻

#Phasmophobia #GameDev #Multiplayer
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
@playphasmo.bsky.social just hit 25 MILLION copies sold across Steam, PS5, PS VR2, and Xbox Series X|S. Nearly 5 years of spooky co-op ghost hunts, and it’s still going strong. Huge applause to Kinetic Games!

#Phasmophobia #GameDev #Multiplayer
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
And Windblown just dropped a new update + is on discount until July 10 🎮

It’s getting Very Positive Steam reviews, and it’s only in Early Access.

Don’t miss it → store.steampowered.com/app/1911610/...

#Windblown #PhotonQuantum #gamedev #indiegames #roguelite
June 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Making ultra-fast action work online across continents? No small feat.

That’s where Photon Quantum came in.
💡 Debugging made easy with replays
💡 Seamless global co-op with zero-lag gameplay

“Best debugging tool in 20+ years,” they said.
June 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Like Content Warning, PEAK runs on Photon and we’re proud to say launch day was buttery smooth.

No lag. No drops. Just seamless co-op mayhem.
Hats off to the devs. 🍻

Try it yourself: store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/...
June 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In PEAK, you and your crew are stranded scouts trying to climb your way off a mysterious island.

The mountain changes every time you play. You’ll need teamwork, ropes, and… “questionable” food. It’s chaotic, tense, and ridiculously fun.
June 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM