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Amazon GameLift Servers launches DDoS Protection

Published
March 4, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/03/amazon-gamelift-servers-ddos-protection/

Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection

Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection is a new feature that helps game developers protect session-based multiplayer games using Amazon GameLift Servers. It defends against DoS and DDoS attacks with UDP-based traffic protection, authenticating client traffic and enforcing per-player traffic limits.

What to do

  • Use DDoS Protection to safeguard against disruptions to specific players or entire game sessions.
  • Access the feature through the console or API with sample code for Unreal Engine and native C++.

Available at no additional cost in the following regions: US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Pacific (Seoul).

Source: AWS release notes




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