# Switch from Hathora

**Take advantage of free integration support for Unity and Unreal projects** and migrate to our reliable hosting easily. If you're relying on Hathora hosting services, the time to switch is now.

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[orchestration](https://docs.edgegap.com/learn/orchestration "mention") and DevOps are at the core of Edgegap platform. **Focus on your core business** instead of building scaffolding. **Minimize vendor lock-in** with cloud native approach and loose service coupling.
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## 🚨 Hathora End of Life

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Hathora is officially shutting down their Game Hosting service on **May 5th, 2026.**\
**You must choose and complete a transition path before this date.**
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## 🚀 Getting Started

With Hathora shutting down within weeks, evaluating replacements is an urgent need to keep your business running and prevent negative impact on your player base. Edgegap engineers and our amazing dev community are available for integration support and navigating this stressful situation.

Try one of our quick start guides supported with game engine plugins:

* [unreal-engine](https://docs.edgegap.com/unreal-engine "mention"),
* [unity](https://docs.edgegap.com/unity "mention").

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[Browse our Game Samples](https://docs.edgegap.com/docs/sample-projects) to get inspired and gain confidence to move forward with your project.
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If you need help, [please reach out to us over Discord](https://discord.gg/MmJf8fWjnt). For live games support see our [ticketing system](https://edgegap.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/3).
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## 🗺️ Replace Features

Review and identify Hathora services and features which you need to replace:

<table><thead><tr><th width="272">Hathora Feature</th><th>Edgegap Feature</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Authentication</td><td><p></p><p>Optionally, add fine-grained access controls:</p><ul><li><a href="../../../learn/matchmaking/matchmaker-in-depth#authenticate">matchmaker API token,</a></li><li><a href="../../../learn/server-browser#authenticate">server browser API tokens + federated identity,</a></li><li><a href="https://app.edgegap.com/user-settings?tab=tokens">custom DIY session management (Edgegap API token)</a>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Hosting CLI</td><td><strong>No CLI required!</strong> Use our <a href="https://app.edgegap.com/">Dashboard</a> or automate builds with <a href="../api">API</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Create a Build</td><td>Try our quickstart tools - <a data-mention href="../../unity">unity</a> / <a data-mention href="../../unreal-engine">unreal-engine</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Hathora Lobbies</td><td><ul><li>DevOps and Testing - <a href="../../api/dedicated-servers#get-v1-status-request_id">Deployment Status API</a>.</li><li>Backend Automation - <a href="../../../learn/orchestration/deployments#webhooks-and-postbacks">Deployment Webhook</a>.</li><li>Client Integration - <a href="../../../learn/server-browser#search-and-browse">Server Browser - Search and Browse</a>.</li></ul><p><a href="../../../learn/matchmaking/matchmaker-in-depth#group-up">Group Up for Matchmaking</a> or <a href="../../../learn/server-browser#reserve-seats">Reserve Seat in Server Browser</a>.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Fleets</td><td><a data-mention href="../../learn/orchestration/private-fleets">private-fleets</a> with <a data-mention href="../../learn/orchestration/persistence">persistence</a> and <a data-mention href="../../../learn/orchestration/private-fleets#overflow-to-cloud">#overflow-to-cloud</a>.<br>Optionally add later on, or default to <a data-mention href="../../../learn/orchestration/deployments#match-bound">#match-bound</a> cloud.</td></tr><tr><td><p>Eager Caching (Pro, Enterprise)</p><p>- 3s deployments</p></td><td><a data-mention href="../../../learn/orchestration/application-and-versions#active-caching">#active-caching</a> (Pay as You Go)<br>- 0.5s deployments worldwide in 615+ locations</td></tr><tr><td>Ping Service (Regions)</td><td><a data-mention href="../../learn/orchestration/ping-beacons">ping-beacons</a> (automated in engine-specific SDKs)</td></tr><tr><td>Telemetry (Analytics)</td><td><a href="../../../learn/orchestration/deployments#analytics">Deployment Analytics</a> and <a href="../../../learn/matchmaking/matchmaker-in-depth#analytics">Matchmaking Analytics</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## ⭐ Backend Integrations

Ensure your current game backend will be fully supported after migration. Edgegap offers integration support for all game backends currently supported by Hathora platform:

* [Epic Online Services](https://docs.edgegap.com/docs/tools-and-integrations/unreal-eos-lobby-integration), [featured post from Feb 2024](https://onlineservices.epicgames.com/en-US/learning/launch-and-scale-your-multiplayer-game-with-epic-online-services-and-edgegap).
* [playfab-bridge](https://docs.edgegap.com/docs/tools-and-integrations/playfab-bridge "mention").
* [Unity Gaming Services](https://docs.edgegap.com/docs/tools-and-integrations/switch-from-multiplay).
* [Nakama by Heroic Labs.](https://docs.edgegap.com/docs/tools-and-integrations/deploy-from-nakama)
* [Pragma - joint case study.](https://pragma.gg/case-studies/soliton-backend)
* [Beamable.](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/beamable)
* Bring your own custom backend.

Edgegap additionally supports integrations with platforms (incl. but not limited to) [BrainCloud](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/braincloud), [Loot Locker](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/loot-locker), [Invokation Games](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/invokation-games), [XSOLLA backend](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/xsolla), [Network Next](https://edgegap.com/resources/partners/network-next) and more.