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Explore a comprehensive conference talk from AWS re:Invent 2025 where Electronic Arts technical leaders detail one of gaming's most significant backend transformations: migrating Apex Legends to Amazon GameLift. Discover the strategic motivations behind EA's decision to transition from their existing infrastructure to AWS's managed game hosting service, examining the technical challenges encountered during this large-scale migration and the innovative solutions implemented to overcome them. Learn about the architectural considerations for live service games, including how to maintain player experience during infrastructure transitions, optimize for global scale, and ensure reliable performance for millions of concurrent players. Gain insights into real-world cloud migration strategies, best practices for multiplayer game backend design, and the collaborative approach between EA and AWS in developing next-generation gaming infrastructure. Understand how this transformation represents a paradigm shift in how major gaming companies approach scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency in the competitive online gaming landscape.
