GameVerse Studios
Multiplayer Gaming Platform
How a gaming company optimized global multiplayer infrastructure to achieve 71% cost savings while scaling from 50K to 200K concurrent players worldwide.
Key Results
About GameVerse Studios
GameVerse Studios develops multiplayer online games with a focus on competitive esports titles. Their flagship battle royale game serves players across 6 continents with strict latency requirements for competitive gameplay.
Gaming Platform Metrics
The Challenge
GameVerse faced the unique challenge of unpredictable player loads across multiple time zones, requiring massive infrastructure scaling during peak gaming hours while maintaining ultra-low latency for competitive gameplay.
Gaming-Specific Challenges
- Unpredictable player load causing cost spikes
- Global infrastructure scaling complexity
- High compute costs for game server instances
- Inefficient resource allocation across regions
- Manual scaling causing player experience issues
Peak vs Off-Peak Costs
The Solution
DeepCost implemented a gaming-specific optimization strategy with predictive auto-scaling, intelligent matchmaking optimization, and global load balancing to handle player surges while minimizing infrastructure costs.
Gaming Optimizations
- Implemented predictive auto-scaling for game servers
- Optimized global load balancing and region selection
- Deployed spot instances for non-critical workloads
- Set up intelligent matchmaking cost optimization
- Automated regional traffic distribution
ML algorithms predict player behavior to pre-scale infrastructure
Intelligent routing based on player location and server costs
Safe spot instance usage for training modes and casual gameplay
Implementation Timeline
Infrastructure Analysis
Week 1-3Analyzed global gaming infrastructure patterns, peak loads, and cost optimization opportunities
Predictive Scaling Implementation
Week 4-8Deployed ML-based auto-scaling for game servers with player behavior prediction algorithms
Global Optimization & Launch
Week 9-16Rolled out region-specific optimizations and launched enhanced multiplayer experience
Detailed Results
Infrastructure Costs
Global Player Capacity
Server Response Time
Peak Load Handling
Gaming Infrastructure Optimization
Competitive Modes
Ultra-low latency requirements for ranked gameplay
Casual Modes
Relaxed requirements for practice and casual play
Training & AI
Bot training and AI opponent systems
"DeepCost helped us scale our gaming infrastructure globally while cutting costs by 71%. Players now experience better performance at a fraction of the cost. It's been game-changing for our business model and player satisfaction."