Xsolla Backend

What Xsolla Backend is

Xsolla Backend is a low-code platform for scalable multiplayer games, powered by AcceleratXR technology and offering source-available technology. Its game systems include player inventories, virtual currencies, progression, skill trees, quests, and achievement rewards. Matchmaking can use custom search criteria, create parties, and generate sessions automatically, but does not support region or latency matching. Dedicated server auto-scaling can run instances locally or with any cloud provider and assign them in less than five seconds. Identity services support OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, passwordless and device login, multi-factor authentication, SSO, and role-based access control. Purchasing services cover entitlements, subscriptions, digital wallets, contact and invoice management, and Stripe integration. Developers can use Unreal and Unity plugins or C++, C#, and Node.js SDKs. Deployment uses Helm charts wherever Kubernetes operates, and built-in Prometheus-compatible telemetry integrates with Grafana. The free plan is listed as free, with 5% of gross sales, free hosting, and unlimited support. Access to source code and free hosting requires signup, EULA acceptance, and a setup wait of three to five days.

Who it suits

Xsolla Backend suits developers building cross-play multiplayer games who need game systems, matchmaking, identity, and purchasing services. It is also relevant to teams deploying on Kubernetes and using the listed SDKs or plugins.

Limits

The free plan charges 5% of gross sales. Source-code and free-hosting access require signup, EULA acceptance, and a three-to-five-day setup wait; matchmaking has no latency or region matching.

Getting started

1. Open the Xsolla Backend documentation website.
2. Sign up and accept the EULA to request source-code and free-hosting access.
3. Allow three to five days for setup.
4. Install the backend using Helm charts on a Kubernetes environment.
5. Use the Unreal or Unity plugins, or the C++, C#, or Node.js SDKs.

Verdict

Xsolla Backend covers a broad set of multiplayer game services and offers a free-hosting plan with a gross-sales share. Note the matchmaking limitation and the setup steps required for source-code and free-hosting access.