4Players Blog
We are excited to share the latest news around 4Players and our partners with our community. We'll also post latest development topics and information about new releases of our SDKs.
Nils Schäfer
ODIN Voice Chat is back in Unity Asset Store
Our out-of-the-box voice chat solution is now available again in the Unity Asset Store. 4Players is now also a certified partner of Unity, making ODIN Voice Chat a Verified Solution, meeting Unity’s highest quality and compatibility standards.
Reinhard Jagdhold
4Players Launches Rooms: An Ultra-Secure Decentralized Browser-Based Video Conferencing Tool
Discover Rooms, a new decentralized video conferencing tool by 4Players offering ultra-secure, browser-based communication with no data storage. Free for small businesses, NGOs, and educational use.
Phillip Schuster
ODIN brings support for Unreal Engine 5.4
Discover the latest enhancements in ODIN SDK v1.6.5, now fully compatible with Unreal Engine 5.4. This update offers critical fixes and new features designed to optimize real-time voice communication in your games and applications. Learn how the new changes can elevate your project’s performance.
Reinhard Jagdhold
Revolutionizing gaming Communication: ODIN by 4Players supports Gray Zone Warfare with next-gen Voice Chat
Explore how 4Players GmbH and MADFINGER Games are revolutionizing in-game communication with ODIN, enhancing player interactions in the upcoming tactical shooter, Gray Zone Warfare.
Sven Paulsen
Why Influencer Marketing is Positive for Technology Companies: The Benefits of Working with Micro and Nano Influencers
At 4Players, we are starting to explore the opportunities of working with nano and micro-influencers to not only expand our community and create brand awareness but also install a stronger sense of loyalty and improve retention. We think it could be fruitful to share some of our thoughts in those regards.
Patty Toledo
Learnings and sharings
It has been a couple of busy but fun days at PGC London, talking to experts in the industry about the creative, business, cultural and technical sides of games. Our minds were filled with ideas and innovation is now running through our veins! Here are some insights that stuck with us:
Patty Toledo
The history of "metaverse" and what it may (or may not) become
As of now the Metaverse concept is still in development, with a lot of experimentation and research going on, with no specific agreed upon definition or prototype. The concept is evolving with time. The main drivers being gaming and socializing, but also in education, healthcare, and enterprise.
Patty Toledo
Why should game developers offer dedicated game servers to their players?
Dedicated servers are an easy way for game developers to provide a safe and controllable way for players to enjoy their favourite games. The use of dedicated game servers can lead to a more stable, high-quality gameplay experience for players. And happier players mean better retention, more spending, and longer gameplay sessions.
Patty Toledo
A groundbreaking year: A 2022 Retrospective
2022 is almost over and, as tradition dictates, it’s time to look back and reflect on everything that occurred in this eventful year. ‘Eventful’ doesn’t seem to cover it for us, with all the amazing things that have happened at 4Players in the last 12 months. Here are some of the highlights!
Patty Toledo
Melina Birkner