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Photon Engine

@photonengine.bsky.social

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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. www.photonengine.com

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Photon Engine @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

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 16d

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.

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Sébastien Poivre @spoivre.bsky.social · 24d

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 25d

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...

The 3 Layers Every Online Multiplayer Game Runs On

YouTube video by Jonas Tyroller

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 18

There’s really no reason not to have it now. With the right tools, it’s lightweight, and the benefits far outweigh the small amount of work involved.

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 15

#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

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 14

This Month at Photon:
• Quantum Starter Sample (Unity)
• Fusion Inspector 2.0
• Simple multiplayer pricing
• 33 Immortals case study
• Magic Media insights
Plus upcoming events worldwide

🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/quantu...

#GameDev #MultiplayerDev #PhotonEngine #Newsletter

Quantum Starter, Fusion Inspector & Pricing Made Simple

Start Fast, Build Smart: New Tools, Pricing, and Real-Time Multiplayer Wins with Photon This Month at Photon: Quantum Starter Sample, Fusion Inspector, Photon Pricing Update, 33 Immortals, Magic Media...

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 13

Defold now offers a turnkey Photon Realtime integration!

From students to indie studios: Add real-time multiplayer to your games more easily, without major technical or financial hurdles.

Try it for free:
📦 defold.com/assets/photo...
🛠 defold.com/extension-ph...
ℹ️ www.photonengine.com/realtime

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 8

Guntouchables just launched on Steam in full glory!
@gameswing.dk

Powered by Photon Quantum, it’s delivering perfectly synced, mutant-blasting chaos for up to 4 players. Grab your guns. The apocalypse waits for no one.

Play it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2543510/...

GUNTOUCHABLES on Steam

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working...

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 30

How do multiplayer games scale to 30+ players and still feel smooth? Our new blog highlights how Photon Quantum, with help from @thunderlotusgames.com, makes 33-player games seamless.

🔗 blog.photonengine.com/33-player-mu...

#GameDevelopment #PhotonQuantum #Multiplayer #ThunderLotus #33Immortals

Crafting a 33-Player Online Multiplayer Game: Thunder Lotus's Journey with Photon Quantum - Photon Engine Blog

Discover how Thunder Lotus Games successfully transitioned from single-player hits to a groundbreaking online multiplayer game using Photon Quantum.

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 28

Tired of multiplayer pricing headaches? Photon just simplified it: one transparent CCU-based model for all devs, indie to AAA. Spend less energy decoding costs, more energy creating unforgettable games.

Check it out 👇
blog.photonengine.com/multiplayer-...

#GameDev #PhotonEngine #Pricing

Multiplayer Pricing Made Simple - Photon Engine Blog

Photon multiplayer pricing turns CCU into simple grade-school math—flat rates, traffic included, 48-hour burst grace, ISO-27001 security.

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 8

👉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:

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#multiplayer #gamedev

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 4

Scared with friends > scared alone.

Proud that Photon powers the fear! Can’t wait for v1.0 in 2026! 🫣

Phasmophobia is 25% off on Steam till July 10th. Jump in… if you dare: store.steampowered.com/app/739630/P...

#Phasmophobia #GameDev #Multiplayer

Save 25% on Phasmophobia on Steam

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to ga...

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