> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.playflowcloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What's New in PlayFlow 2 > Discover the powerful new features and improvements in PlayFlow 2 that make multiplayer game development easier than ever. # What's New in PlayFlow 2 PlayFlow 2 represents a major leap forward in multiplayer game server management. We've rebuilt our platform from the ground up to deliver better performance, more features, and an even simpler developer experience. ## [Lobby & Matchmaking](#lobby-matchmaking-sdk) PlayFlow 2 introduces **built-in lobbies and matchmaking** - the feature game developers have been asking for most. It's a backend feature you access through the v3 REST API, and (for Unity projects) through the first-class Unity SDK. > [card] Built-in Matchmaking > > Configurable matchmaking with rule-based player matching (difference, equals, not\_equals, region, and expression rules) > [card] Player Authentication > > Verified player identity via custom JWT, PlayFab, or Steam providers ### What you get The lobby and matchmaking system provides: * **Lobby management** for player groups and game sessions, with public and invite-code private lobbies * **Rule-based matchmaking** with configurable rules and regions * **Player authentication** with custom JWT, PlayFab, and Steam providers * **Real-time lobby state** streamed to clients over a one-way SSE event stream * **Automatic server allocation** when a match is ready > [!NOTE] > > The backend is engine-agnostic REST, so any client that can speak HTTP can use it. Unity is the first-class SDK; other engines integrate directly against the REST API. See the [lobby & matchmaking guide](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/lobbies/matchmaking.md) and the [API reference](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/fundamentals/api.md). ## [Enhanced Performance & Infrastructure](#enhanced-performance-infrastructure) PlayFlow 2 delivers significantly better performance without increasing costs. > [card] Faster Compute Instances > > Access to upgraded server hardware with better CPU performance and memory > [card] Same Great Pricing > > All performance improvements come at no additional cost to you ### New Orchestrator Technology Our **brand new orchestrator** has been built from the ground up to provide: * **Global deployment** across 13 regions worldwide, from us-east and eu-west to ap-south and south-america-brazil * **On-demand provisioning** — servers launch when you call the API and shut down on their TTL, so you only pay for what you run * **Improved reliability** with better error handling and recovery > [!WARNING] > > `region` is required when you start a server. Choose the region closest to your players for the lowest latency. See [Instance Types](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/fundamentals/plan-instance-types.md) for the full region and compute-size list. ## [Built-in Monitoring & Logging](#built-in-monitoring-logging) No more juggling multiple tools. PlayFlow 2 includes comprehensive monitoring and logging right out of the box. > [card] Centralized Logging > > All server logs are automatically collected and searchable from your dashboard > [card] Performance Monitoring > > Real-time metrics and performance dashboards for all your servers Monitor everything in one place: * **Server performance metrics** (CPU, memory, network) * **Player connection statistics** and session data * **Error tracking** and debugging information * **Custom logging** from your game server applications ## [Unlimited Projects & Build Management](#unlimited-projects-build-management) Say goodbye to project limitations. PlayFlow 2 lets you create **unlimited projects** to organize your games exactly how you want. > [card] Unlimited Projects > > Create as many projects as you need to categorize your different games and experiments > [card] Build Preservation > > All your builds are automatically preserved with full version history Perfect for: * **Multiple game titles** under one organization * **Experimental projects** and prototypes * **Different game versions** (mobile, PC, console) * **Build archiving** for long-term project maintenance ## [Organizations & Team Collaboration](#organizations-team-collaboration) PlayFlow 2 introduces **Organizations** - a powerful way to manage your game development teams and projects. > [card] Team Management > > Easily add and remove team members from your organization with role-based access control > [card] Collaborative Development > > All team members can access and contribute to projects within your organization With organizations, you can: * **Invite team members** by email and manage their access * **Share projects** across your entire development team * **Centralize billing** and resource management * **Maintain consistent workflows** across all your game projects > [!NOTE] > > Organizations make it easy to scale your team from solo development to large studios, all while maintaining security and access control. ## [Designed for Scale](#designed-for-scale) Whether you're running a single test server or managing thousands of concurrent game sessions, PlayFlow 2 scales with your needs. > [card] Solo Developers > > Perfect for indie developers just getting started with multiplayer > [card] Growing Studios > > Seamlessly scales as your player base and team expand > [card] Enterprise Gaming > > Launch as many servers as you need on demand — start each one with a single API call > [!NOTE] > > You launch and stop game servers on demand through the API (or dashboard) — there is no fleet autoscaler to configure. Your game or backend decides when to start a server and when to shut it down. ### Simplified Experience Despite all these powerful features, PlayFlow 2 remains the **easiest way to get started** with multiplayer game development: * **Start servers with a single API call** and have them running in minutes * **Intelligent defaults** handle complex configuration for you (`compute_size` defaults to `small`) * **Clear documentation** and examples for every feature * **Intuitive dashboard** that grows with your expertise ## [Migration from Previous Versions](#migration-from-previous-versions) Existing PlayFlow users can easily migrate to take advantage of all these new features: > [card] [Migration Guide](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/guides/migration-guide.md) > > Follow the step-by-step guide to move your builds and configurations to PlayFlow 2 > [card] Zero Downtime > > Migrate your servers without interrupting your players ## [Get Started with PlayFlow 2](#get-started-with-playflow-2) Ready to experience the future of multiplayer game development? > [card] [Quick Start Guide](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/quickstart.md) > > Deploy your first PlayFlow 2 server in under 10 minutes > [card] [Join Our Community](https://discord.gg/P5w45Vx5Q8) > > Connect with other developers and get support on Discord > [card] [API Documentation](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/fundamentals/api.md) > [card] [Unity Integration](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/guides/unity-modules.md) > [card] [Instance Types](https://docs.playflowcloud.com/fundamentals/plan-instance-types.md) *** **PlayFlow 2** - Building the future of multiplayer gaming, one server at a time. 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