How Esports Gaming can be Transformed by 5G Introduction

The gaming industry thrives on innovation. To hold the players’ attention and to continue being profitable it needs to keep adapting and offering something new from time to time. Otherwise, it can lose its relevance and fade into oblivion. The Esports industry constantly faces new challenges and new competitors but nevertheless, it is also accorded with new opportunities. One such striking opportunity will take shape with respect to the infrastructure that gaming is built around. And the highly anticipated next big thing is 5G.

The technological advancements that 5G brings along with it will lead the next wave on mobile innovation, specifically in mobile gaming. It is expected to rectify many of the problems and issues currently being faced by the mobile gaming industry. 5G is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about trends with regard to the future of gaming. Not only will the unprecedented technology enable players to engage faster due to better connectivity, but the low latency will provide instantaneous gameplay on a global scale.

Reduced Latency and Stable Connections

When it comes to Esports, any gamer would agree that it’s not just the speed of their connection but also the stability and latency that matter equally. This can mean a world of difference in the context of gaming technologies like VR, which provide a realistic and exhilarating gaming experience as compared to a sub-par one.

The reduced latency is what makes 5G truly revolutionary. The excellent stability and low latency are enabled by the usage of short-range frequencies and advancements in both hardware and software. The latency in 5G is expected to be below 5 ms, which will be a 10-fold improvement to that of 4G, making latency almost non-existent virtually. For Esports, this improvement would mean multiplayer mobile gaming, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), and interactive streaming.

The high-speed download and uploads unleash the ability for large mobile games to be installed almost instantly. 5G is the ultimate dream come true for gamers who love multiplayer experiences as the technology’s strength to handle simultaneous connections means even bigger multiplayer experiences. When combined with Esports, this can translate into mobile gaming support scale that’s never been witnessed before.

Immersive Experiences

With the introduction of 5G, AR and VR will go mainstream. The major benefit to these industries would be more secure and stable connectivity. Currently, VR and AR apps are interrupted by poor network performance, which in turn massively affects the gameplay. In this scenario, 5G would be a game-changer as it will allow networks to operate with as well as process multiple devices at the same time. As a result, the internet connection and the gaming experience would not suffer.

AR and VR experiences are resource-heavy which, thanks to 5G, will be downloaded faster and the technology involved would offer advertisers myriad ways to design immersive, interactive experiences. AR, VR, and 360-degree video can be leveraged to help drive monetization and engagement in the foreseeable future.

Rise of Esports Streaming

5G is arriving at a time when a simultaneous rise is occurring in game streaming services. Live streaming of Esports matches will be facilitated by the new technology and should see a marked improvement in its definition. For AR gimmicks, 5G infrastructure available in huge stadiums will lead to new interesting opportunities. Even more riveting would be the combination of mainstream media expressing interest in Esports and the opportunity, 5G presents for creating a more dynamic and interactive stream. The improved data-flow services would mean that mobile gamers of the future will enjoy console and PC-quality games irrespective of the device they use.

Summing It Up

The gaming industry is a pioneer for new technologies and the introduction of 5G will be a harbinger of incredible opportunities for mobile game developers and advertisers. Superior-quality mobile games and more captivating experiences will be delivered, that weren’t previously possible, for tomorrow’s gamers.

Authored by:- Yash Pariani, Founder & CEO, Indian Gaming League (IGL)