What is DarkRift Networking?
DarkRift Networking is an open source networking library designed specifically for game development using .NET. It aims to provide a fast, reliable and easy to use networking solution so developers can focus on making great games rather than battling with network code.
Some key features of DarkRift Networking include:
- Automatic network traffic optimization - DarkRift handles bandwidth throttling, compression and lag reduction out of the box
- Multiple client types - Server and client APIs support everything from mobile devices to desktop PCs to browsers
- Message serialization - Customizable serializers allow rapid sending of game data objects without manual conversion
- Network architecture - Server authoritative client-server, peer-to-peer and hybrid architectures are all built-in
- Reliability features - Disconnection detection, auto-reconnection, failover hosts and more protect against connection problems
- Security - Encryption, authentication and anti-tampering measures secure your networking data
- And much more! Including multiple protocols, plugins, cross-platform support and custom low level networking.
With its focus on being easy to use yet providing powerful and performant netcode, DarkRift is a great choice for any game developer looking to include networked gameplay in their .NET based game.