Pingle Studio, a game development company, has broad experience in console, mobile, and PC games. Over the course of many years, our studio has acquired the necessary expertise to port games to various platforms.
Our comprehensive team of skilled game porting developers possesses extensive knowledge of different hardware platforms and will make sure your source code will go through seamless integration with new systems.
Reach new audiences, erase borders between all gaming platforms and spread your vision together with Pingle Studio.
We port games to all leading platforms
Consoles
We offer services of porting video games to Xbox One and Series, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and 5, including platform-specific content, controls, and every necessary optimization.
PC
PC video games remain one of the most popular games worldwide, so we constantly work on refining our knowledge and skills in porting video games on PC.
VR
VR games stay on top of trends and should be considered when determining the platform for your game. Our team is skilled and experienced in all VR-related software and tools to make your game come alive.
Apple Arcade
Bring your games to all Apple devices that support Apple Arcade and discover the audience that is awaiting you.
IOS/Android
Porting gaming applications to iOS and Android with an adaptation of controls and main game mechanic features has never been this easy. We guarantee comfortable gameplay even on small screens.
We use cutting-edge technologies to deliver the best user experience
Unreal Engine
Unity
C# and C++
Python
Objective-C
Java
Why choose Pingle Studio when considering game porting services?
The Pingle Studio team, founded in 2007, has extensive experience and expertise in porting games and has completed numerous projects of different complexity.
We provide high-quality video game porting services and game optimization while meeting all modern console requirements.
We consider deadlines our friends and use SCRUM and Agile project management systems while working on our customers’ porting game projects.
When contacting Pingle Studio for porting assistance, rest assured that you will get guaranteed results and technical support for as long as your project requires.
The game porting process
1. Adapting the Source Code
The first significant thing that needs to be considered during the process of transition from one platform to the other is the game’s source code. The complexity of this process heavily depends on the architecture of the game engine used during the development stage. However, in the case of many multi-platform engines, this phase of the game porting process can be done smoothly by tweaking the code.
2. Adapting the Visual Assets
The next step’s primary focus is adapting the graphics to the platform hardware. This ensures that the game meets the requirements for performance and provides the player with the best experience. This stage is crucial because the game’s visuals are one of the first things players notice. While a project can become successful thanks to the engaging story or unique gameplay, the visual element remains the highest priority.
3. Optimizing the CPU and GPU Performance
Our team considers every detail to optimize the CPU and GPU performance properly while running the game on the target platform. The goal here is to fine-tune the game so that the use of resources is optimal. The game has to run smoothly and the quality of the visuals needs to be high enough so that all hardware resources are engaged. The players’ game experience is also a priority. We prioritize performance optimization to ensure the best gameplay even in instances when game porting is being handled on less powerful devices.
4. Adapting the Gameplay Elements
If the game was developed with a specific platform in mind, some gameplay elements might reflect that. For example, tasks that require precise camera control in a short period are more suitable for PC games, as using a mouse makes them easier for the player to handle. These gameplay elements need to be adapted for a better player experience.
5. Creating the Appropriate UI and Control Scheme
This stage of game porting process steps can be seen as the game polish. However, it is essential to provide all the players with an equally comfortable and satisfying experience. This step is especially challenging when it comes to porting a game to and from a mobile platform.
6. Game Testing
Testing is an essential component of the video game porting process. However, game testing also has certain specifics for different gaming platforms. For this reason, our team makes sure that the testing is always conducted by someone familiar with the target platform and the testing tools that are perfect for it.
7. Applying Platform-Specific Requirements
The last step is the application of the platform-specific requirements. The usual requirements may include the rating from an official rating board, proper localization for the territories where the game will be sold, proof of proper licensing for the assets, among other requirements
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FAQ
How much does porting a game cost?
Game porting is a specific process that can be done either by the original game development team or by recruiting a game porting outsourcing company. In the latter case, questions of competence and price are the main factors. The company’s competencies are easily evaluated in most cases.
A few factors contribute to the calculation of porting services costs. They include:
- The architecture of the platform: the choice of the platform you want to port your game to and the original game platform directly impacts the porting game budget. For example, PC and Xbox are similar when it comes to platforms, so porting from one platform to the other will be faster and thus less costly. Porting a game from PC or Xbox to PlayStation will probably cost a little more.
- Engine: one of the most vital aspects of the game porting budget is closely tied to the type of game engine used in the original development. If you’ve used an existing engine, like Unity, the porting might be easier, as Unity supports many different platforms. However, if an engine that was not designed for other platforms was used, the process would take more time.
- Libraries used: the selection of other tools used during the initial development also affects the porting budget. If specific libraries used are available just for one platform, it will make the process more complex. Therefore, porting might take more time.
- The game's complexity: it’s common knowledge that developing a game requires resources and time, but so does porting. Big open-world games are the hardest and the most expensive ones to port. Even linear games sometimes can also be challenging to adapt; it all depends on the game's initial state.
- Controls optimization: the result of successful game porting is a game that conveys the same feelings and experience as the original. However, video game porting also includes adopting platform-specific elements, for example, controls. They significantly impact the gameplay and can make or break its success.
With PingleStudio, there is nothing to worry about. Our team of professionals will help you estimate the porting costs and the time needed to complete the process. We value your time and remain transparent about our work.
What does it mean when a game is ported?
As we mentioned before, porting a game is a complex process, which eventually is rewarded once the game launches on a platform where it was ported to. This is what we call a ported game: the game which has been successfully converted to run on a different platform than it was originally designed for.
Porting is a standard practice in the game community and is always appreciated by the audience. Game porting is a unique way to broaden the audience, reach new markets, and spread one’s vision to all platforms bringing the game one step closer to success.
Is porting a game difficult?
Every platform and game environment are extremely different and must be carefully analyzed when porting a game. Not only is every platform different, but every game is unique, which makes porting a complex process. For it to successfully launch, specific requirements must be met. It starts and ends with game porting developers who can make this sometimes problematic process smooth and painless for both the team and client who requested such service. Therefore, the team chosen for this task, especially if outsourced, must have the necessary knowledge and experience.
Success often means attention to details, which is why a significant chunk of time must be dedicated to porting. Setting realistic goals and deadlines are of the highest priority in this matter.
Yes, porting a game can be difficult, but it doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. After all, porting a game to a different platform makes it accessible to a much wider audience, which is the primary goal.
How long does it take to port a game?
To port a game, many factors have to be taken into consideration, among them, the architecture of the platform, type of engine, languages, and libraries used, the complexity of the game, and controls optimization. When it comes to porting, time is considered somewhat relative, as it all depends on the initial game type, structure, and platform. For example, porting games to similar platforms will greatly decrease the time required to complete the process. The same applies to the type of engine used in the initial game; it all makes the whole porting easier.
If you want to know how long it will take to port your game, please contact our professionals at PingleStudio for a free consultation.
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