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Your Steam Next Fest Demo Is Also a Multiplayer Load Test

Steam Next Fest can turn a multiplayer demo into a real load test. Prepare for traffic spikes, abuse, regional demand, monitoring and efficient scale down.

Steam Next FestMultiplayer DemosGame Server InfrastructureAutoscalingIndie Game DevelopmentLoad TestingGame Servers
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Three big server moments in October and how to be ready for each

Three major game releases land within four days. Prepare your Hytale, Enshrouded and DayZ servers with a checklist for backups, mods, updates and downtime.

Game ServersHytaleEnshroudedDayZDedicated ServersServer HostingMultiplayer InfrastructureLaunch Preparation

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