Package Management for Gaming Software Development

Gaming developers need package management tools that store their assets, manage dependencies, and provide security features to protect against supply chain attacks. These tools must support various formats such as Unity, NuGet, Lua, Maven, raw files for binaries, Docker, Helm, and packages for mobile platforms like Cocoapods and Kotlin. They also require automation capabilities, cloud-native infrastructure, and the ability to handle large files and manage licenses. Additionally, they need tools that can help them visualize, control, and secure their supply chain, including 3rd party dependencies, and work with distributed teams. Gaming developers must be able to assess and manage their dependencies easily, as trust in dependencies is integral to the security of their software. With the rise of cross-platform game development, package management tools that can support multiple platforms are essential.