Game server location and latency: why it matters
Game server location guide: why hosting in Tucson, Arizona affects ping and player experience for NA players. Low latency tips.
Low latency isn't just a nice-to-have for game servers—it's often the difference between a playable experience and unplayable lag. Where your server lives matters.
Closer is usually better
Ping is roughly proportional to distance (and the number of hops) between players and the server. Hosting in a region close to your player base keeps latency down. For competitive or real-time games, aim for under 50 ms when possible.
Choosing a region
If your community is mostly in North America, use a NA datacenter. EU players? Pick EU. Splitting regions (e.g. NA and EU servers) is common for larger communities so everyone gets a fair connection.
What we offer
Oneraap gaming servers are in well-connected datacenters so you get low latency to major regions. When you order, choose the location that best matches your players. We can help you decide if you're not sure.