.NET 8 Support Now Available for Amazon GameLift Servers C# game server SDK 5

Hello GameLift Servers Devs,

We're excited to announce that the Amazon GameLift Servers C# game server SDK 5 now supports .NET 8, bringing performance improvements to your game server development workflow.

Key Benefits:

1. Extended Support Timeline: With .NET 8 support through November 2026, as announced by Microsoft, you'll have access to continued security patches and technical updates.
2. Performance Optimizations: Enhanced performance through improved Just-in-time (JIT) compilation, memory usage optimization, and faster startup times.

We recommend that developers currently using .NET 6 plan their migration to .NET 8 and update to the latest version of the SDK available on the Getting Started page to ensure continued support and security updates for their game servers.

To get started:

1. Update your development environment to .NET 8
2. Download and integrate your game server code with the C# Server SDK
3. Rebuild your game server project and upload the new build to Amazon GameLift Servers.

For information on getting started with the SDK, please visit our documentation or check out the Release Notes for more information about the update.

We're committed to keeping the Amazon GameLift Servers game server SDKs up-to-date. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Happy game development!