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Xsolla and DACSLABS join forces to speed up game distribution with Launcher and ROCKITPLAY FastStart
April 10, 2025•3 min
Gamers don’t like to wait. Long download times lead to frustration and, worse, cause players to abandon a game before they’ve had a chance to experience it. Recognizing this challenge, Xsolla is excited to partner with DACSLABS and present an elegant solution by integrating ROCKITPLAY FastStart technology into Xsolla Publishing Suite.
This collaboration is more than just a partnership—it’s a full integration via Xsolla Launcher, ensuring a seamless, high-speed game delivery experience for developers, publishers, and players worldwide.
Beyond improving the player experience, the integration of ROCKITPLAY FastStart offers significant business advantages:
"Xsolla’s comprehensive toolset empowers publishers and developers to go direct to consumers, effectively enabling them to build a trustful relationship with their gamers, while saving big on margin from lower revenue share fees,” said Frank Schwarz, CEO of DACSLABS, the company that developed ROCKITPLAY FastStart, “With the addition of ROCKITPLAY FastStart, publishers can now take full advantage of the world's fastest after market instant play solution. Playing games locally without waiting for hours to download is a paradigm shift that delights gamers and accelerates monetization.”
Instant gaming, no waiting
The innovative FastStart download technology from DACSLABS allows players to start gaming in seconds with as little as 1% of the game downloaded - accomplished through incremental downloads. How ROCKITPLAY FastStart works to transform game distribution:- Play while downloading. No waiting— players can jump straight into the action.
- CDN Partnerships for global reach. Collaborations with AWS, Gcore CDN, and Akamai guarantee rapid downloads worldwide.
- Optimized content delivery. Intelligent CDN load balancing provides a smooth and efficient gaming experience.
Benefits of Launcher and FastStart integration
Gamers and developers conditioned to expect lengthy downloads are unaware that an alternative is readily available. Just like technology paved the way for video and audio streaming services, FastStart and Launcher work together effectively to enable games-as-a-service. Unlike other solutions, ROCKITPLAY FastStart is the only aftermarket technology that instantly converts any game into a click-to-play experience—without requiring game code changes or developer support. Its integration into Xsolla Launcher ensures rapid, seamless game delivery to players worldwide, transforming hours-long downloads into near-instant play.
Beyond improving the player experience, the integration of ROCKITPLAY FastStart offers significant business advantages:
- Brand differentiation: A superior click-to-play experience sets games apart.
- Competitive advantage: Unmatched user experience through instant play.
- Higher F2P revenues: Reducing dropouts during downloads boosts conversions.
- Sustainable monetization: Greater player satisfaction leads to increased revenue in the long term.
- Cost savings: Smaller patch sizes lower data transportation costs.
- Eco-friendly: Reduced energy consumption leads to a lower carbon footprint.
"Xsolla’s comprehensive toolset empowers publishers and developers to go direct to consumers, effectively enabling them to build a trustful relationship with their gamers, while saving big on margin from lower revenue share fees,” said Frank Schwarz, CEO of DACSLABS, the company that developed ROCKITPLAY FastStart, “With the addition of ROCKITPLAY FastStart, publishers can now take full advantage of the world's fastest after market instant play solution. Playing games locally without waiting for hours to download is a paradigm shift that delights gamers and accelerates monetization.”
Experience the (fast!) future of game distribution
With the Xsolla Launcher, game developers and publishers can now access the most advanced distribution technology available. Ready to say goodbye to long downloads and hello to instant gaming? Try Xsolla Launcher with ROCKITPLAY FastStart today: https://xsolla.com/publishing-suiteFeatured articles
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