Launching a multiplayer game is only the beginning.
Operating it reliably—24/7, across global regions, under unpredictable load—is a different challenge entirely.

DevOps, observability, and live operations (“LiveOps”) form the backbone of a successful online game.
In this chapter, we cover everything you need to run your game like a professional studio.

1. Why DevOps Matters in Game Development

Multiplayer games are live services.
They must be:

• Fast
• Stable
• Secure
• Always available
• Easy to deploy
• Resilient during peak traffic
• Continuously updated

Unlike packaged single-player games, modern multiplayer titles operate like cloud services—failure in DevOps means real players are kicked out, progression is lost, and bad reviews appear instantly.