Improved Gaming Performance: The CST’s “GameMode” report for Q2 2024 reveals an 85% improvement in online gaming performance compared to the previous year, with STC named the Platinum Game Operator for the first half of 2024.
Top Performance Metrics: The report highlights significant achievements, including 100% download speeds for STEAM across all providers and top performance in various games, with STC and Mobily leading in latency and download speed categories for multiple popular games.
Guidelines and Transparency: The report includes guidelines for enhancing internet quality and network setup, and promotes market transparency through the “GameMode” initiative, which aims to foster competition and improve the gaming experience in Saudi Arabia.
CST’s “GameMode” Report for Q2 2024 Highlights Significant Improvements in Online Gaming Performance
Riyadh, August 23, 2024 – The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled its highly anticipated “GameMode” report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, providing an in-depth analysis of telecommunications service providers' performance in Saudi Arabia, specifically focusing on popular online games. This latest report marks a significant advancement in the gaming sector's infrastructure, reflecting notable improvements in service quality and connectivity.
The report reveals a substantial enhancement in online gaming performance, with an impressive 85% improvement compared to Q2 of 2023. This progress underscores the ongoing efforts by service providers to meet the growing demands of the gaming community. The standout achievement of the report is the recognition of STC as the recipient of the Platinum Game Operator award for the first half of 2024, a testament to their leading role in optimizing gaming experiences.
In addition to awarding STC, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of telecom service providers for top games featured in the Esports World Cup 2024. One of the key highlights of the report is the significant increase in download speeds for online games across popular gaming platforms in Saudi Arabia. Notably, download speeds on STEAM reached a perfect 100% across all telecom service providers, showcasing their commitment to delivering fast and reliable connections.
The report further details the performance metrics for various gaming consoles, with “Mobily” and “Salam” achieving 100% performance on PlayStation, while “Mobily” also led with 100% on XBOX. When it comes to latency performance, both STC and Mobily excelled in seven major games, including Call of Duty, EA Sports FC, Fortnite, League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, and HALO INFINITE. STC distinguished itself by leading in eight games, such as Mobile Legends, PUBG, Counter Strike, Dota2, STARCRAFT, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, and Rainbow Six Siege. Mobily took top honors in FREE FIRE and HONOR OF KINGS, while STC, Mobily, and Salam all excelled in Battlefield.
The “GameMode” report also includes a series of valuable guidelines aimed at enhancing internet connection quality for online gaming. These guidelines cover home network setup, optimizing network devices, and providing practical steps to achieve the objectives of the “GameMode” initiative. For those interested in monitoring their internet performance, the report recommends registering for a “Meqyas FTTH” device, which provides insights into the performance of popular apps and online games.
Additionally, the report serves as a key resource for investors and stakeholders by promoting transparency in the market and showcasing performance indicators in Saudi Arabia. The “GameMode” initiative is designed to foster competitiveness among telecom service providers, ensuring that gamers receive the best possible experience. By regularly publishing these performance indicators, CST aims to enhance market transparency and support the gaming community's needs.
For a detailed view of the full report, visit the CST website: [GameMode Report](https://www.cst.gov.sa/sl/l39).