Empowers "Reverse: 1999" Launch with EdgeOne's Security and Acceleration

In collaboration with "Reverse: 1999", Tencent's Edge Security and Acceleration Platform EdgeOne has built an integrated security and acceleration protection network for the launch of this new game, initiating a new experience of "leading from the moment of launch".

Game Introduction

"Reverse: 1999" is a strategic card game developed by Deep Blue Interactive. It was officially launched on May 31, 2023. As a highly anticipated two-dimensional mobile game, the number of pre-registrations for "Reverse: 1999" reached 6 million one month before its launch. On the day of its launch, it also successfully topped the free chart on the iOS platform and was highly sought after by many veteran card game players.

Business Challenges

Sharp Increase in Static Download Traffic

After the launch of the new game "Reverse: 1999", the release of the game package and hot updates led to a surge in business traffic, posing a huge challenge to the product's load-bearing capacity.

Frequent DDoS Attacks

Due to the continuous occurrence of DDoS attacks, the Layer 4 and Layer 7 services of the game were affected, resulting in the game being unavailable.

Increased Pressure on Game Anti-Cheating and Vulnerability Protection

During the launch of the new game, black market organizations exploited vulnerabilities to steal user information, and stole in-game gifts by creating and hijacking accounts, which seriously damaged the interests of game clients and players.

Solutions

1. Edge Security and Acceleration Platform EdgeOne activated the enterprise-level content acceleration package, bearing 100% of the game package download and hot update services. It reserved sufficient bandwidth for customers in advance, effectively coping with the sharp increase in traffic on the day of the game's release.

2. For the Layer 7 services of the game such as the lobby, login, payment, and APIs, they were protected through the high-defense IP function of EdgeOne, effectively dealing with DDoS and CC attacks.

3. For the Layer 4 game server services of the game, they were protected through the convergence of the Load Balancer (CLB) and the high-defense package of EdgeOne. There was no need to change the business IP, and it could be flexibly bound and unbound. This effectively protected the launch of the new game, ensuring that there were no security issues during this period and maximizing the operation of the game server services.

4. Based on Tencent's security threat intelligence capabilities and the experience of combating attacks from hundreds of Tencent games, dozens of black market IP addresses were actively analyzed and identified, and effective restrictions and countermeasures were taken against these black market IPs through security strategies, further protecting business security.

Customer Value

In scenarios such as the game package download and hot updates of the new game "Reverse: 1999", Tencent EdgeOne can ensure a fast and stable download experience for players.

During the launch of the new game, it effectively safeguards the Layer 4 and Layer 7 services, protects the game from the impact of security attacks, and actively identifies and discovers black market IPs, adopting effective security strategies for prevention, helping the game to avoid security risks as early as possible.