Play test - Quick match with dedicated server - (Unreal Engine module)

Last updated on October 24, 2024

Test matchmaking with a dedicated server

To test the work done in this module, you can either use a local or cloud dedicated server, which you learned how to do in the Dedicated server with AccelByte Multiplayer Servers (AMS) module:

• Local server testing
• Cloud server uploading

Test with a local server

1. Compile your project and open it in the Unreal Engine Editor.

2. Build your game client and dedicated server as executables. Then, add the command below as a launch parameter when you start your game client and dedicated server.

   • Running game client using a local dedicated server. This will also launch your game in a windowed mode in 720p resolution.

     -game -log -WINDOWED -ResX=1280 -ResY=720 -ServerName=<your-server-name>

   • Running a local dedicated server.

     -server -log -ServerName=<your-server-name>

3. Test the matchmaking dedicated server implementation by following these scenarios:

   • Start Matchmaking: Navigate to the Quick Play menu and start matchmaking with a dedicated server using the Elimination game mode. If successful, you will see the following screen and the log:

     

     LogMatchmakingDS: UMatchmakingDSOnlineSession_Starter::OnStartMatchmakingComplete succeeded: TRUE
     LogMatchmakingDS: UMatchmakingDSOnlineSession_Starter::OnMatchmakingComplete succeeded: TRUE

   • Cancel Matchmaking: Navigate to the Quick Play menu and start matchmaking with a dedicated server using the Elimination game mode and then cancel the matchmaking. If successful, you will see the following screen and the log:

     

     LogMatchmakingDS: UMatchmakingDSOnlineSession_Starter::OnCancelMatchmakingComplete succeeded: TRUE