Game Developers and Sending Files 

Game developers across the industry have long identified time-related issues as the primary obstacles to development speed. The rising demand for more complex, immersive, and realistic games has significantly increased the creative and technical resources required to stay competitive in today’s market. 

In a 2024 Signiant-commissioned survey conducted by the Powell Group, a gaming consulting company, showed five key gaming file transfers insights, each directly addressed by the Signiant Platform’s industry-leading solutions that optimize speed, security, scalability, and ease of use. These solutions empower game developers to focus on creation rather than the complexities of workflow management. 

 1. Cost Matters

70% identified low operating costs as the number one reason for their file transfer solution. 

Low total cost of ownership goes beyond the software’s price tag — it’s about operational efficiency, problem-solving scope, and long-term savings. The Signiant Platform helps keep production costs down by speeding up transfers to, from and between storage types and global locations — on-prem or in the cloud, ensuring seamless, centralized access and usability no matter where in the world files are stored. Game developers gain high value from the platform, as it enhances efficiency, reliability, and security, reducing costly failed transfers, delays, and productivity losses. Even smaller teams benefit from accelerated, secure workflows, meeting deadlines without the risk of downtime or asset loss. 

2. Large and Small Files Need to Move

54% transfer files between 1 gigabyte and 25 GB.   

The Signiant Platform is purpose-built to handle the demands of both large files and game builds with millions of smaller files, seamlessly — without the need to compress them first. Unlike traditional FTP tools, which slow down by processing each file one by one, Signiant leverages proprietary acceleration technology for large files and pipelining technology for smaller files. This approach drastically cuts transfer times, making it ideal for game developers who regularly transfer assets of all sizes — from hefty game builds to folders with lots of smaller files like artwork and audio. Signiant ensures every file moves quickly and securely, enhancing efficiency across all stages of game development and eliminating costly disruptions. 

3. “Good Enough” Solutions 

62% feel what they have is “good enough” for what they transfer.  

Fair point — “good enough” solutions can work, until they don’t. For some, the breaking point is a major incident, like a surge in volume flow or a critical deadline that their tools can’t handle. But for most customers, it’s the day-to-day frustration of waiting and delays that finally pushes them to make a change. 

Production delays can be costly in the highly competitive gaming industry, where faster and more secure asset delivery continues to grow the demand for. The Signiant Platform is built to eliminate those bottlenecks and scale seamlessly with your company’s needs. As workloads increase, it ensures consistent performance without the need for constant upgrades, patchwork fixes, or mounting costs. When “good enough” stops being enough, Signiant delivers the reliability teams need to stay competitive. 

4. Managing Multiple File Transfers Solutions 

27% are using multiple solutions to transfer assets 

Game developers heavily rely on a mix of file-sharing tools like Dropbox, Box, and FTP to transport files, with 27% in our survey using a combination of these services. Multi-solutions, home-built tools and “free” FTP solutions require significant resources to maintain — constant security updates, troubleshooting, scalability challenges, and meeting industry standards. While they may seem inexpensive initially, the long-term costs in maintenance and lost productivity add up quickly. 

In contrast, the Signiant Platform is purpose-built for the demands of modern game development. It provides automated workflows and built-in acceleration, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention and lowering the risk of errors and delays. The Signiant Platform’s managed, secure, and scalable solution frees developers to focus on game creation rather than the headaches of file transfer, providing a more reliable and cost-effective solution over time. Thanks to centralized visibility and control, admins can bring all their transfers under one platform to simplify operations. 

5. Cloud Flexibility and WIP Backup with Signiant

 88% use cloud services primarily for storage, archival, and backups 

Many gaming studios operate in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, but legacy and consumer file transfer tools can restrict you to specific storage providers, impacting scalability, control and cost. Signiant’s storage independence sets it apart, enabling seamless integration with any storage environment — on-premises, in the cloud, or across multiple clouds — so studios use what storage works best for them, not where a vendor dictates. 

The Signiant Platform also supports work-in-progress (WIP) backups, offering automated protection for critical game assets without additional complexity. By leveraging Signiant’s cloud-managed infrastructure, game developers avoid the cost and complexity of maintaining proprietary cloud solutions while enjoying secure, scalable file transfers and robust disaster recovery options. This unique flexibility and reliability empower game studios to scale confidently, making Signiant an ideal partner for companies navigating the demands of cloud-based game development. 

In the fast-paced world of game development, managing the constant movement of files effectively is crucial. The insights gathered in our recent survey reveal the challenges developers face daily, from keeping costs low to integrating cloud storage and managing multiple transfer tools. With the Signiant Platform, game developers gain a comprehensive, scalable solution that optimizes their workflows without compromising on speed, reliability, or affordability. Studios can focus on creativity, innovation, and be confident that their file transfers are in capable hands, ready to meet the demands of today’s gaming industry and beyond.