Amazon GameLift Servers offers free network bandwidth for newer instances
Amazon GameLift Servers now includes all inbound and outbound network bandwidth at no extra cost for instance generations 6 and later. This change simplifies pricing by eliminating unpredictable bandwidth costs, which is a significant concern for multiplayer game servers. The benefit is available immediately to existing customers on eligible fleets in most regions.
- →Free network bandwidth for Amazon GameLift Servers instances
- →Simplified pricing for game server hosting
- →Immediate benefit and broad availability
Features (1) ›
- Free network bandwidth for Amazon GameLift Servers instances
Amazon GameLift Servers now provides inbound and outbound network bandwidth at no additional charge for instance generations 6 and later. This applies to both On-Demand and Spot instances without requiring commitment.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Simplified pricing for game server hosting
This change eliminates network bandwidth as a variable cost component, allowing customers to pay only for instance hours. It aims to provide the simplicity of bare-metal hosting with AWS's global reach.
Notes (1) ›
- Immediate benefit and broad availability
The free bandwidth benefit is effective immediately for existing customers on eligible fleets, requiring no enrollment or configuration changes. It is available in all supported Amazon GameLift Servers regions except China.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/amazon-gamelift-servers-free-network-bandwidth
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