[Unity] Implementing Essential Features for Multiplayer Games - From Server & Data Management!

In this course, you will learn how to implement the following systems:

Photon Setting and User Meeting

Learn how to use Photon to build an environment where users can meet and interact with each other . You will learn how to implement room creation, entry, and matching systems , and how to set up a real-time multiplayer environment.

Chat now

In multiplayer games, the chat function is a key element for basic communication between players.
You will learn how to implement a real-time chat system using Photon and how to send and receive chat messages.

party

By utilizing Photon's RPC functions, you will implement a party system and learn basic functions such as creating, inviting, and leaving a party . Through this, you will learn how to build an environment where players can smoothly form groups and cooperate.

mail

You will learn how to implement a mail sending and receiving system using Photon and Firestore , and functions such as sending, receiving, and deleting mail . Through this, you will learn how to configure a system that allows players to receive rewards asynchronously or communicate with other users.

transaction

By utilizing Photon's RPC function, you will implement a 1:1 real-time trading system and learn the process of requesting a trade, registering an item, approving it, and canceling it . Through this, you will learn how to build a safe and reliable trading environment.

Guild

You will learn how to implement a system for creating, joining, leaving, and managing guilds using Firestore , and how to efficiently store and retrieve data. Through this, you will learn how to build a guild system that allows players to feel a sense of belonging and enjoy the game in the long term.

Ranking

You will learn how to implement a ranking system using Firestore , sort users by their Level value, and retrieve top players . Through this, you will learn how to effectively manage and display ranking data that is updated in real time.

Auction house

You will learn how to implement an auction system using Firestore , and how to register items, bid, win bids, and purchase items. Through this, you will learn how to build a system where players can freely trade items and the economy continues to circulate.

• Opportunity to gain practical experience
  Multiplayer functionality is a key element in maximizing the fun of a game. In this lesson, you will learn how to build a real-time network system using Photon and Firestore .

• Learning about various organically connected systems
  Learn how features like user matching, chat, parties, trading, guilds, rankings, and auction houses work together, and experience the interactions between systems.

• Hands-on project-based learning
  Rather than simply explaining concepts, you will learn the core concepts and practical applications of multiplayer development by building a working system .

• Wide scalability
  The features you learn in this course can be applied to a variety of game genres, including RPG, FPS, TCG, and simulation . This will provide a solid foundation for multiplayer development.

• Required Unity version

  • Using Unity 6 (may differ from previous versions)

• Network Engine

  • Utilizing Photon Fusion or PUN2

• Database

  • Firestore-based data management

• Recommended Development Environment

  • Windows or macOS

  • Visual Studio or Rider

  • Stable Internet Environment

• Prerequisites

  • Unity natively available

  • Understanding C# Basic Grammar

  • Requires Photon and Firestore account (guided installation and sign-up process)