Amazon GameLift Streams launches Proton 9 runtime and increases service limits

Today, Amazon GameLift Streams announces the launch of a new runtime environment, Proton 9, along with increased default service limits for all customers. This update enhances the capabilities of Amazon GameLift Streams, a service that enables game developers to stream games from AWS to players on various devices.

Proton 9 is a significant update to the Proton compatibility layer, which allows Windows games and applications to run on Linux systems. Building upon previous versions, including Proton 8, this new release aims to improve compatibility and performance for a wider range of Windows titles. The enhanced runtime environment provides game developers with more flexibility and options for deploying their games on Amazon GameLift Streams, potentially expanding their reach to a broader audience across different platforms.

This launch is available in all supported Amazon GameLift Streams regions, ensuring that game developers and players worldwide can benefit from these improvements.

For a complete list of available runtime environments, including Proton 9, see Configuration options in the Amazon GameLift Streams Developer Guide. You can also get started by accessing the AWS Management Console and navigating to the Amazon GameLift Streams service page.

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Source: Amazon Web Services

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