Hi-Rez Studios, a game development company based in Atlanta, successfully transitioned its web infrastructure from WordPress to a combination of Gatsby and React, significantly improving its ability to handle high traffic and create interactive web experiences. Originally using WordPress, the team faced challenges with scalability and deployment inefficiencies, especially during high-traffic game launches, which led them to explore more robust solutions. After testing Gatsby for a high-profile game launch in 2017, the team found it provided faster and more resilient sites, allowing them to manage traffic spikes effectively and enhancing their development workflow. This transition enabled Hi-Rez to expand from four to eighteen web properties, including game homepages and e-sports sites, and integrate features like dynamic data paths, localization, and external CDNs to improve user experiences across different regions. By 2021, the team's successful adoption of Gatsby not only improved their productivity and flexibility in web development but also elevated their role within the company, allowing them to experiment with new technologies and deliver sophisticated, interactive content for their gaming communities.