Getting Started
Introduction to AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS)
Customize AccelByte Gaming Services to fit your game’s needs
Extend is a customization framework that enables developers to build backend logic that AccelByte Gaming Services doesn’t natively support—fully hosted and operated by AccelByte.
What You Get with Extend
Extend gives you the tools to shape how AccelByte Gaming Services behaves — without modifying the core platform or managing any backend.
Override
Override existing AGS behaviors via gRPC endpoints—like matchmaking, chat filtering, or loot box handling—with your own custom logic.
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Event Handler
Listen for AGS events—like player logins or matchmaking requests—and run custom logic when the events you care about are triggered.
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Service Extension
Add new capabilities beyond existing AGS endpoints—like syncing Cloud Save records, enabling UGC marketplaces, or tracking player challenges.
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Observability
Monitor the health and performance of your Extend apps with built-in tools for tracking logs, metrics, and debugging issues.
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Why Game Developers Choose Extend
You write the logic. We’ll handle the platform.
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Language Agnostic
Use your favorite Programming Language.
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Familiar Programming Model
Leverage open standards and protocols. Reduce learning curves.
Observable and Debuggable
Easy troubleshooting in both development and production environments.
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Everything You Need Is Included
You get SDKs, pre-built templates, local testing tools, and fully managed hosting from day one.
Examples of What You Can Do with Extend
Extend gives you the tools to shape how AccelByte Gaming Services behaves — without modifying the core platform or managing any backend.
Customize Matchmaking Logic
Prioritize latency, skill or region by overriding default AGS matchmaking behavior.
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Redefine Loot Box Drop Rates
Replace AGS default drop logic with your own probability systems or progression-linked rewards.
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Trigger Rewards on Player Login
Listen for login events and grant bonuses, currency, or entitlements based on player state.
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Filter In-Game Chat Messages
Use custom logic to flag, mute, or reroute chat messages based on your community rules.
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Modify Storefront Behavior
Backfill missing items or create unique item rotations per player by overriding AGS store logic.
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Automate Season Resets
Clean up or archive player data automatically at the end of competitive season using event handlers.
Sample Use-Cases
Here are some customization ideas on what 3rd-party services can achieve for your game's capabilities with AGS Extend.
Vivox Integration with Extend Service Extension
Plugin Vivox to enable voice and chat communication with Extend Service Extension
Amazon GameLift Integration Using Extend Override
- Session DSM Extend Override for Amazon GameLift Servers.
- Infrastructure-as-Code for Supporting Amazon GameLift Servers Queues. Learn more
Customer Stories
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