Leaseweb has installed an 400 more dedicated servers that will boost Crytek’s infrastructure as they launch their first-person PvP game Hunt:Showdown on the Xbox One. The servers will guarantee faultless online game-play for Crytek gamers in Europe and the US using the Xbox One, and were deployed in places with the highest concentration.

“To launch a game like Hunt: Showdown, server infrastructure, characterized by the ability to scale worldwide with one point of contact, is vitally important. The physical proximity of servers, as well as network latency and speed, determine the quality of the online gaming experience,” explained Faruk Yerli, CEO, Crytek. “An important measure of quality online gameplay is lag, which is why, ahead of this launch, we worked with Leaseweb to help us guarantee as little lag as possible.”

Leaseweb has been working with Crytek since 2015 to provide the video game developer customized dedicated servers globally. As well as the servers, Leaseweb also provides Crytek with global connectivity to through their network, including multiple Tier 1 IP networks.

“Gaming companies like Crytek, which regularly release big updates and new games, demand flexibility and customizations and we are expertly equipped to accommodate that,” said Marcus Busch, Managing Director, Leaseweb Germany. “We support the company strategically by planning together and having resources ready to facilitate updates and launches such as Hunt: Showdown.”

Yerli added: “For any game launch, or update, it’s vitally important to have a flexible infrastructure that can scale up quickly - which can involve deploying hundreds of dedicated servers with certain specifications within days. Leaseweb provides that flexibility to Crytek by being proactive and proposing infrastructure improvements based on our requirements. With Leaseweb, Crytek has achieved 100% availability and a very low average lag time.”