Hive Matchmaking

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Analytics

Hive Analytics provides real-time analysis based on more than 200 indicators and unlimited data storage capacity.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

API security

The Matchmaking API requires a Bearer authentication token using the Hive Certification Key.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Backend integrations

Hive game backend services include authentication, billing, push, promotion, customer center, blockchain, abuse detection, and AI monitoring.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Game platform

Hive provides an all-in-one SDK for mobile and PC game development and supports cross-play implementation.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Group matching

Group matchmaking lets multiple users form a team before requesting a match.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Insufficient players

An option can end matching when there are not enough players, allowing bots or test-environment substitutes.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Integration methods

Matchmaking can be used through the Hive SDK or by calling the Matchmaking API server.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Match types

The service supports random matchmaking and score-based matchmaking.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Player capacity

Matchmaking supports up to 16 players in individual or team matches.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Purpose

Hive Matchmaking connects game users with opponents of similar skill levels for balanced multiplayer play.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Real-time settings

Matchmaking settings can be changed in real time without separate game maintenance notices.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Security compliance

Hive states that its services have ISMS-P and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Server callbacks

Server Callback integration sends match results to a registered callback URL and uses an automatically generated secret key for secure communication.developers.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

Support

The platform offers a dedicated technical support team, with email support on the On-Demand Plan and direct technical support on Enterprise.hiveplatform.ai · read 1 Oct 2026

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