RakNet

Updated on Dec 27, 2024

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Original author(s) Jenkins Software LLC Written in C++ License 3-clause BSD License		Developer(s) Oculus VR, Inc. Type Game middleware
Operating system Linux, OS X, Windows, et al.

RakNet is networking middleware developed by Oculus VR, Inc. for use in the computer and video game industry. RakNet was originally authored by Jenkins Software LLC.

Overview

RakNet is a C++ class library that provides UDP and reliable TCP transport. It contains several core systems that rely on the transport layer: object replication; Remote procedure call in C++ using Boost C++ Libraries; VoIP supporting FMOD, DirectSound, and PortAudio; NAT traversal; and Patch.

Its source was available without charge for games grossing under $100,000 allowing use by developers of indie or free/open source games.

On July 7, 2014, RakNet was bought by Oculus VR who released the source code for PCs, under the BSD licence with a patent granting license.