Big News! MY.GAMES Announces War Robots: Frontiers 2025!

March 2025 marks an exciting milestone for us! Our partner, MY.GAMES, has officially announced the release of War Robots: Frontiers 2025!

Watching such major events unfold in the gaming world is always thrilling, but it becomes even more special when you’ve been part of the journey. Two years ago, Rabbit Games became a technical partner in the development of this ambitious title, contributing our expertise to help bring it to life.

For those unfamiliar (though we doubt there are many!), War Robots: Frontiers is a multiplayer, cross-platform shooter built on Unreal Engine 5. It is available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Our Role in the Project

War Robots has thrived for a decade thanks to its passionate player base and strong industry partnerships. When we joined the project, the main goal was strengthening the UI and platform teams. With a well-defined work plan, we jumped in and contributed to several key areas:

1. Game UI Development

The user interface (UI) of War Robots: Frontiers is both rich and complex. The game includes:

• Numerous meta-features
• A large number of interactive elements
• 3D widget integration for a more immersive experience

Our Rabbit Games UI team worked alongside MY.GAMES’ UI specialists, implementing a variety of key features:

• Game UI components
• Robot constructor
• Gamepad navigation for a seamless console experience

Although we didn’t define the initial task scope, we worked directly with the client’s leads, delivering top-tier results. And because the UI is the first thing players interact with, our contributions are highly visible in every session.

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2. Backend Integration with Platform Service

When we joined, the game was already running on multiple consoles. However, being a cross-platform multiplayer game required a robust backend system that could handle server-to-server (S2S) interactions with platform services.

Each platform (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation) has strict API requirements, and without proper integration, online services simply wouldn’t function.

We tackled this challenge by:

• Implementing platform authentication – The game backend now verifies player login data directly with the platform.
• Retrieving player data reliably – Usernames, profiles, and other key info are now fetched directly from the platform, even when service disruptions occur.
• Handling in-game purchases – We ensured a seamless integration with console stores so that purchases are processed correctly and instantly applied to players’ accounts.

Result: Players can now log in on any platform and make purchases without hassle.

3. Game Certification & Compliance

One of the biggest challenges in releasing a console game is certification. Without passing Sony, Microsoft, and Steam’s strict requirements, a game cannot be published.

With thousands of pages of technical documentation, it’s easy to get lost in compliance requirements. However, through experience, we developed a structured approach to streamline certification:

• Every feature was designed with console requirements in mind from day one.
• The development team received clear guidelines for meeting platform standards.
• UI features were built with gamepad navigation as a priority.
• Multiplayer features had to comply with privacy settings, cross-platform parity, and in-game/in-platform invitation rules.

Result: We helped optimize the entire feature development pipeline to ensure smooth certification across all platforms. The game successfully passed all certification stages and launched on schedule.

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4. Social Features Integration

Social interaction is a core part of War Robots: Frontiers. Players need to form squads, add friends, and team up seamlessly—regardless of whether they play on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation.

Our team took charge of two major areas:

• Friends list implementation (both backend and UI)
• Squad system integration with platform services

Originally, squad formation was only possible via secret code sharing. We expanded functionality by:

• Enabling direct squad invites from the in-game friends list
• Allowing platform-level invitations via Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam UI

Result: Players can now easily connect, squad up, and play together—no matter the platform!

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5. Backend Performance Optimization

During performance testing, we identified areas in the game’s backend that required optimization to handle high player traffic efficiently.

Optimizing backend systems is a careful balancing act—we needed to reduce CPU/memory load without sacrificing speed.

Our key improvements included:

• Reducing client-server traffic for social features
• Minimizing dependencies in the friends system
• Implementing a smart caching system to speed up data retrieval

Result: These optimizations significantly improved server performance, ensuring a smooth, lag-free experience for players worldwide.

Being part of War Robots: Frontiers has been an incredible experience for Rabbit Games. Our collaboration with MY.GAMES allowed us to contribute to one of the most exciting multiplayer shooters of recent years. This project reinforced what we always believed: Great games are built by great teams.

Want to take your game to the next level? Let’s talk. Rabbit Games is always ready to tackle exciting new challenges!