In partnership with Funcom, Gcore, a leading provider of edge AI solutions, played a pivotal role in supporting the successful launch of Dune: Awakening in the LATAM region. By providing cutting-edge infrastructure for seamless, real-time gameplay, the game attracted an impressive 189,000 concurrent players in its debut weekend, securing the top spot as the best-selling game on Steam.
Gcore’s comprehensive services included the deployment of bare metal servers equipped with AMD Ryzen CPUs, managed Kubernetes for efficient scalability of multiplayer services, and state-of-the-art DDoS protection measures.
Situated in São Paulo, Gcore’s LATAM infrastructure guarantees minimal latency and optimal performance, supported by exclusive peering agreements with major ISPs such as Claro and TIM. This strategic positioning enables Gcore to cater to the region’s enthusiastic gaming community effectively.
Ilya Matveev, the US Territory Manager at Gcore, highlighted the immense potential of LATAM’s gaming market and the significance of Gcore’s role in enhancing the gaming experience for players in the region. By delivering high-frequency compute capabilities, Gcore empowers game publishers to tap into this untapped market and adjust their strategies accordingly.
The implementation of managed Kubernetes facilitated dynamic scaling to accommodate fluctuating player demands, ensuring a seamless gaming experience even during peak periods. Furthermore, Gcore’s robust DDoS protection measures effectively filter out malicious traffic, guaranteeing enhanced performance and reliability for gamers.
Collaborating closely with Funcom during the pre-launch beta testing phase, Gcore successfully managed 40,000 concurrent players, underscoring the growing importance of high-frequency compute and scalable orchestration at the edge to support real-time, immersive digital experiences.
This article showcases Gcore’s collaboration with Funcom to enhance the gaming experience in LATAM through cutting-edge infrastructure and advanced technologies, including managed Kubernetes and DDoS protection, catering to the region’s passionate gaming community.
