PlayFab backend-ops company now has a ‘Free Tier’ for game developers

As more studios launch live games that rely on always-online servers and constantly updated content, the tab to keep the backend servers running can get expensive. But that is where a company that sells live operations wants to step in.

PlayFab, which provides backend services to enable developers to run live games, has introduced a new no-cost solution called PlayFab Free Tier. This gives developers unlimited access to important capabilities like login authentication to prevent piracy and fraud. This is especially ideal for indie studios who don’t have the budget to build and manage their own services. And nearly all of the top-grossing games on Android and iOS run as games-as-a-service (GaaS). This includes Candy Crush Saga and Clash of Clans, and it’s tough to compete on mobile and even PC for developers that don’t have similar levels of support. PlayFab’s tech also works with popular existing game-development kits like Unity, Unreal, and more.