Matchmaker Overview
Use Matchmaker to connect players, and to create and operate multiplayer games no matter what engine you’re using.
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Important
Unity Matchmaker will support Multiplay Hosting until the deprecation date of March 31st, 2026. To aid your migration away from Multiplay Hosting, migration examples for alternative hosting providers are available. Matchmaker will continue to work with Relay and Distributed Authority after the Multiplay Hosting deprecation.
Features
- Integration with your preferred hosting provider to help your game scale and achieve worldwide success.
- Integration with your preferred game engine.
- Dynamic player population segmentation.
- Complete control over your matchmaking logic using the rule-based matchmaking engine.
- Custom data provides your matchmaker with information to make the perfect match.
- Backfill allows player to connect with other players.
- Matchmaking rules relaxation allows to optimize time-to-match.
Note
Visit the Support page to learn how to contact the Unity Matchmaker support team.