Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ

What is Alteruna?

Alteruna is a multiplayer game development SDK and cloud service platform designed to make real-time networking easy for developers and educators. It includes tools for game logic synchronization, player management, hosting, and more—all optimized for Unity.

Who is Alteruna for?

Alteruna is built for:

* Game studios (indie to mid-size)

* Technical schools and universities

* Enterprises building collaborative real-time apps

Getting Started

How do I get started with Alteruna?

You can start using Alteruna through the Unity Asset Store or,

Do I need prior networking experience?

No. Alteruna is designed to abstract away the complexity of multiplayer networking, making it possible to get started with just Unity and basic scripting knowledge.

Is there documentation or tutorials?

Yes! We offer full documentation and a quick-start guide on our Docs site, along with demo scenes and video tutorials.

Education & Schools

Do you offer school licenses?

Yes. Alteruna supports school and classroom licensing, enabling students to build, test, and run multiplayer games simultaneously with shared infrastructure.

How fast can students get results?

In our workshops, students typically have a working multiplayer prototype within one hour.

What educational materials do you offer?

We provide onboarding guides, demo projects, and curriculum support for game development programs. Contact us for custom workshop materials.

Hosting & Cloud Services

What hosting options does Alteruna offer?

We support multiple hosting solutions:

* Dedicated game servers for high-performance multiplayer games

* Multi-app relay servers for classrooms, training, and simulations

* Integrated backend services including player auth, data storage, and in-game monetization

Can I host my own servers?

Yes, we offer flexible options for self-hosting or using Alteruna-managed infrastructure.

Licensing & Pricing

Is there a free version?

Yes! A fully functional free version is available on the Unity Asset Store for developers and schools to evaluate.

How is Alteruna licensed?

We offer:

* Free tier for individual developers and trial use

* School licenses for educational institutions

* Commercial licenses for professional teams and enterprises

Support & Community

Where can I get support?

You can reach us via the contact form on our website or join our community on Discord for faster collaboration.

Does Alteruna support commercial projects?

Absolutely. Many of our users are indie studios and startup teams launching real-world multiplayer games with Alteruna.