GAME CHAT
A Game Chat SDK for Teams, Guilds and Friends
Connect players with Tencent RTC’s game chat SDK. Add team messages, guild conversations, and custom invitations to Unity, Unreal, or your other supported game clients.
TEAM MESSAGES
Keep Team Messages Inside Your Game
Keep team messages inside your game with the game chat SDK. Keep the text panel readable and close to the action.
PARTY, GUILD & DIRECT CHAT
Give Each Group the Space It Needs.
Use the game chat SDK to organize separate player groups. Your game server controls membership as players join and leave.
CUSTOM INVITATIONS
Turn an Invitation into the Next Session.
Connect game chat SDK messages to invitations handled by your game. Your game service checks eligibility and available places when a player chooses to join.
PLAYER CONTROLS
Keep Unwanted Contact Easy to Handle.
Build contact controls into your game chat SDK integration. Use group permissions for team and guild management.
MADE FOR YOUR USERS
Use Cases for game chat SDK
Build the conversation around a specific task, with the right context in view.
Co-op teams
Coordinate the Next Move.
Let a small team exchange quick messages while your gameplay service manages the session.
Guilds
Keep the Guild Connected Between Sessions.
Give persistent groups a place to plan events and welcome returning members.
Party formation
Fill the Last Place in the Party.
Share an invitation with its session context and validate joins through your game backend.
Player communities
Continue the Conversation Beyond a Match.
Let friends discuss a shared screenshot or arrange the next session without leaving your game ecosystem.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
Player Messaging in Habby’s Archero
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Plan your game chat SDK integration
See how messaging fits your product and what your application connects.
| Your requirement | How it is delivered | What to plan for |
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| Game-engine clients | Unity and Unreal Chat SDKs | Check engine versions, target devices and SDK feature parity. |
| Party, guild and direct messages | Groups and one-to-one messaging | Game services own matchmaking and membership changes. |
| Invitations and session cards | Custom messages | Validate capacity and eligibility on your game server. |
| Player safety | Blocklists and group member controls | Connect reporting and moderation policies separately. |
| Voice during gameplay | Separate in-game voice product | Evaluate voice integration and pricing independently of text chat. |
THREE STEPS TO YOUR FIRST CONVERSATION
Integrate game chat SDK
Start with one working conversation, then connect the rules and records your product needs.
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Connect player identities
Map player accounts to Chat users and issue credentials from a trusted game backend.
Read integration guide - 02
Add the game chat client
Use the Unity or Unreal SDK and choose group types for parties and guilds.
Read integration guide - 03
Test between-session behavior
Validate reconnects, group changes, history and unwanted-contact controls with real session transitions.
Read integration guide
BUDGET BEFORE YOU BUILD
Game chat SDK Costs & Free Quota
Budget for your game chat SDK integration. Choose a Chat plan around your messaging users, required features and expected usage.
CHAT FREE PLAN
Free$0 · 1,000 MAU / month
Start with the free Chat plan. Monthly usage renews automatically; review feature limits and upgrade requirements as your audience grows.
Explore the free planCHAT STANDARD
$399 USD / month · 10,000 MAU
For core messaging and group chat. Compare plans for advanced features such as read receipts, translation and community capabilities.
Compare Chat plansYOUR APPLICATION
Contact us
Plan for player MAU, persistent guild history and messaging usage. Budget for your game integration and any separate voice service.
Contact usSEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION
Explore the Messaging Experience
TRY THE INTERACTION
Experience It from Both Sides.
Try messaging in the official Chat demo, then use the SDK or UI Kit to connect the game chat workflow shown here.
Try Chat demoWhat does a game chat SDK provide?
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It supplies the messaging layer for player conversations, including direct and group messages, rich content and custom messages. Your game still manages gameplay, matchmaking and session state.
Which game chat SDK platforms cover Unity and Unreal?
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Tencent RTC publishes Chat SDK guides for Unity and Unreal. Check the current engine and platform requirements before choosing a package.
Can the game chat SDK separate party and guild chat?
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Yes. Map temporary parties and persistent guilds to an appropriate group model. Keep membership synchronized with your authoritative game backend.
Can game chat SDK invitations open a match in my game?
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Render a custom invitation message and connect its action to your game service. Validate access, capacity and expiry when the player accepts.
Does this include in-game voice chat?
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Voice is a separate integration scope. Tencent RTC offers an in-game voice product; review its requirements and pricing alongside the text Chat plan.
How do I add a game chat SDK to Unity or Unreal Engine?
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Use the engine-specific integration guide and package. Connect authenticated player IDs, then handle message events in your game’s UI and lifecycle.
Can a game chat SDK connect team, party and guild channels?
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Map your game’s membership rules to supported Chat group operations. Your game server owns team changes and match authority; update conversation access when those memberships change.



