Gdevelop 5 photon engine extension

PhotonJS Extension for GDevelop

Unlock hassle-free multiplayer in your GDevelop projects with the PhotonJS Extension. Built to save you weeks of development time, this extension simplifies integration with the Photon JS Realtime SDK, allowing you to focus on crafting engaging games rather than wrestling with networking complexities.

Key Features

• Auto-Connect & Lobby Join – Seamlessly connects to Photon, joins the lobby, and automatically creates or joins a room with minimal setup required.
• Manual Region Selection – Choose your preferred region manually before connecting to optimize performance for your players.
• Built-In Demo Mode – Test multiplayer functionality by opening a new tab in your browser. Observe player connections, movement synchronization, and ping measurement in real-time.
• Scalable Player Support – Supports up to 20 players per room out of the box, with the ability to scale to 100,000 concurrent users through Photon’s paid subscriptions (e.g., Enterprise Cloud).
• Persistent Player & Room Properties – Store and retrieve custom player and room properties to maintain game state, enabling features like eternal rooms where players can leave and return to find their progress intact.
• Easy Integration & Customization – Tailored for GDevelop developers, complete with clear instructions, sample projects, and comprehensive support documentation.

Powered by Photon Realtime

The PhotonJS Extension harnesses the power of Photon Realtime, a robust cross-platform multiplayer game backend that offers:

• Global Distribution – Hosted in the Photon Cloud, ensuring low latency and the shortest round-trip times for players worldwide.
• Synchronous and Asynchronous Gameplay – Build real-time or turn-based multiplayer experiences effortlessly.
• Custom Webhooks – Implement custom server-side logic to enhance your game’s functionality.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Photon Engine, the backbone of this extension, is the world’s #1 independent cross-platform network engine. It’s trusted by over 700,000 studios and developers

(image from Photon Engine homepage)

. Whether you’re creating a small multiplayer game or a large-scale online experience, Photon delivers reliable, scalable real-time networking without the usual headaches.

Get started today and bring seamless multiplayer functionality to your GDevelop game!