Nexus Architects - Project Overview

During my mandatory internship at CipSoft, I developed a functional MMO called Nexus Architects in Unity, concentrating on the technical implementation of a network layer capable of supporting high double-digit player counts simultaneously.

Key features of Nexus Architects:

• Network Layer Development: I utilized the latest versions of Unity and Mirror, evaluating their production readiness and integration capabilities within CipSoft’s existing systems. This involved upgrading to Mirror 89.6.8 and testing Unity 6 during a long-term evaluation period.

• Gameplay Mechanics: The game blends elements of building and tower defense within a sci-fi setting, allowing players to harvest resources and construct buildings while defending against waves of enemies, necessitating cooperative gameplay.

• Load Testing: Additionally, I implemented bot behavior that ran on headless clients to simulate a greater number of simultaneous players. The network layer successfully handled 60+ players, but hardware limitations prevented us from testing with more clients. Calculations regarding the server used for testing and internal bandwidth indicated that 120+ players would have been possible.

The project culminated in a presentation detailing my work on Nexus Architects, along with an assessment of internal software library, followed by a collaborative play session with my colleagues.

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