What is Amazon GameLift Streams?
Amazon GameLift Streams is a cloud game streaming service that lets studios deliver their games straight to the browser. Players start immediately, with no download or installation. The game runs on AWS infrastructure and is delivered to the device as a video stream.
AWS states the service streams at up to 1080p and 60 frames per second and supports builds for Windows, Linux and Proton. No changes to game code are required.
Core capabilities
- Streaming without downloads: Instant play in the browser across devices
- Up to 1080p and 60 fps: Defined ceiling for resolution and frame rate
- Unmodified builds: Support for Windows, Linux and Proton builds without code changes
- Capacity control: Minimum (always-on) capacity, maximum capacity and target idle capacity as a pre-warmed buffer
- Global distribution: Delivery from twelve AWS Regions, four of them in Europe
Typical use cases
Your own distribution channels: Studios reach players directly through their own website, bypassing stores and installation flows.
Reviving the back catalog: Older titles are made accessible again without porting work.
Demos on demand: Prospective players start a demo immediately, which reduces drop-off caused by long downloads.
Playtesting and QA: Test builds are streamed rather than distributed, so builds never leave the studio.
Benefits
- No download and no installation for players
- No adaptation of the game build required
- Capacity control between always-on and on-demand capacity
- Availability in several EU Regions
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with Amazon GameLift Streams: sizing stream classes and capacity settings, connecting your own web front ends and user management, and modelling cost for always-on and target idle capacity.
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon GameLift Streams?
Amazon GameLift Streams is a cloud game streaming service that lets studios deliver their games to browsers without players having to download or install anything.
Does the game need to be modified?
No. AWS describes streaming games unmodified. Builds running on Windows, Linux or Proton are supported.
What streaming quality is possible?
AWS states that Amazon GameLift Streams streams at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second.
In which Regions is the service available?
AWS names twelve Regions: us-east-1, us-east-2, us-west-2, ap-south-1, ap-northeast-1, ap-northeast-2, ap-southeast-2, eu-central-1 (Frankfurt), eu-west-1 (Ireland), eu-west-2 (London), eu-north-1 (Stockholm) and sa-east-1.
How is it billed?
You are billed for stream capacity per second, depending on stream class and Region, and for content storage per GB per month for games, applications and related data such as shader caches. Capacity is controlled through minimum, maximum and target idle settings.
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