Matchmaker Overview
Matchmaker is part of Unity's growing suite of multiplayer services that are designed to help you create and operate multiplayer games no matter what engine you're using.
Unity Matchmaker is offered free of charge when you're using Multiplay Hosting or Relay networking.
Features
- 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.
- Multiplay Hosting integration helps your game to scale and achieve worldwide success.
- Backfill allows player to connect with other players.
- Matchmaking rules relaxation allows to optimize time-to-match.
With almost limitless customizability, Matchmaker is ready to grow and adapt with your game.
Visit the Support page to learn how to contact the Unity Matchmaker support team.
Get started
Use the Get started guide to learn how to start leveraging Matchmaker in your project.
Check out the following samples to help you get started:
- MatchPlay sample: A simple but efficient integration of Multiplay Hosting and Matchmaker.
- Megacity Metro sample: Download Megacity Metro, a fully functional, large-scale, cross-platform competitive multiplayer shooter. This demo uses Netcode for Entities, Multiplay Hosting, Matchmaker, Authentication, and Vivox Voice Chat, and is intended for advanced users.