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Learn how The Coalition, developers of the Gears of War franchise, successfully migrated their Unreal Engine infrastructure and workflows from traditional on-premise systems to Microsoft Azure cloud services in this 45-minute conference talk from Unreal Fest Orlando 2025. Discover the development challenges that prompted this migration, including scalability issues and the need for more efficient collaboration with development partners working on Unreal Engine 5 projects. Follow Phil Cousins from The Coalition as he walks through the comprehensive migration process, detailing the implementation of specific cloud technologies including Unreal Cloud DDC (Derived Data Cache), cloud-based compute solutions for code and shader compilation, CI/CD pipelines, and their innovative Pre-Submit Validation System. Explore critical considerations such as building cloud expertise within development teams, prioritizing security protocols, managing user access and permissions, implementing non-VPN solutions for remote access, and establishing telemetry systems to monitor and improve development efficiency. Gain valuable insights from real-world migration experiences, including key learnings, practical recommendations, and best practices for planning and executing a successful transition to cloud-based development infrastructure while fostering collaboration and adopting a cloud-first development approach.
