Unity is the world's leading engine for building interactive experiences, and connecting it to modern backend systems is the secret to creating successful, high-performance games. Developers must learn cloud-based tools that will help them create highly scalable applications and improve gameplay and interaction, while optimizing security and privacy.
This book guides you through the entire Unity Gaming Services ecosystem, starting with frontend-backend architecture and major cloud providers like AWS and Azure. You will learn to use the Unity Dashboard for deep data mining with SQL, manage player lifecycles, and implement global data privacy laws. The chapters provide hands-on instructions for cross-platform authentication, multiplayer server hosting with Docker, and real-time Vivox voice integration. You will also learn DevOps automation through Cloud Build and stabilize your projects using Cloud Diagnostics.
By the end of this book, readers will learn how to implement more scalable, reliable, secure, and engaging applications based on real data using Unity Gaming Services. You will be a competent developer capable of launching professional-grade games with robust backend systems.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Learn Unity Gaming Services for scalable backend game development.
● Implement multiplayer networking and reliable voice chat systems.
● Optimize player lifecycle using advanced analytics and funnels.
● Monetize games effectively through ads and in-app purchases.
● Automate development workflows with DevOps and cloud pipelines.
● Integrate artificial intelligence tools for dynamic content creation.
● Create immersive experiences with VR and post-processing effects.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is for intermediate Unity developers, backend engineers, and technical designers. Readers should possess fundamental C# knowledge and experience with the Unity Editor to master advanced cloud infrastructure, SQL databases, multiplayer networking, and AI integration for professional-grade applications.
By:
Josep Alemany I Fruitós Imprint: BPB Publications ISBN:9789365892475 ISBN 10: 9365892473 Pages: 474 Publication Date:06 April 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active