Single Player Games on Hughesnet

If you’re just looking to play single-player games offline, Hughesnet is perfect for you! Thanks to Hughesnet Fusion’s capabilities, you can download games from an online store, complete updates, and play offline easily. Plus, you can even schedule these often large downloads between 2am and 8am, when it doesn’t count against your Priority Data amount. Other than initial game downloads and occasional updates, single-player offline games will play like a breeze because they won’t use your internet connection during gameplay.

Even single-player games that need to log you into a server, such as logging into Apple Arcade on your phone, will use minimal data and play very easily. Check below for a list of some recently released and popular single-player titles that will play great on Hughesnet!

Local Multiplayer Games on Hughesnet

There’s nothing better than having a video game night with some friends playing around the same TV – whether it’s sharing laughs or competing head-to-head! Similar to the single-player games we just covered, local multiplayer games with people sitting on the same couch together work perfectly with Hughesnet Fusion! All you have to do is get the game files downloaded onto your platform of choice, and you’re good to go!

Just make sure you keep up to date with game updates by turning automatic downloads off, and don’t forget to take advantage of Hughesnet’s helpful feature where any online activity between 2am and 8am won’t count against your Priority Data amount. However, if you ever run low on priority data and want more, you can buy data tokens quickly and easily. For a list of some great local multiplayer games that work flawlessly on Hughesnet Fusion internet, check below.

Online Multiplayer Games on Hughesnet

It’s always great to have people in the same spot to play video games together, but being able to play together from anywhere in the world is awesome – and possible with so many online multiplayer games today. With Hughesnet Fusion, online multiplayer video games are a possibility for homes across the country, where cable and DSL internet can’t reach!

There are a few things to keep in mind – including some tips and tricks to maximize your Hughesnet Fusion internet plan. “Real-time” online games that require incredibly low latency are not recommended to be played using Hughesnet Fusion, but games such as turn-based strategy games, asynchronous RPGS, and some MMO’s are good to go! Below are some examples of online games that are compatible with Hughesnet Fusion plans, and some that are not!

Tips For Gaming on Hughesnet Fusion

Hughesnet Fusion delivers internet speeds up to 100 Mbps¹, which is more than enough for most gaming experiences, especially single-player or turn-based online multiplayer games. However, there are a few tips and tricks that you can use to get the most reliable performance out of your Hughesnet Fusion plan when it comes to gaming.

Disable Auto-Updates

In today’s ever-online world, many people choose to download their games digitally instead of purchasing physical copies. Hughesnet Fusion can handle tasks like downloading video games like a breeze, but you need to be mindful of how much data you’re using. Hughesnet , but your signal will slow down if you use your data limit threshold. Luckily, if you do manage to get close or go over your data limit, you can easily buy Data Tokens from Hughesnet for more data usage!

Choosing The Right Games

Hughesnet can be a great internet option for people looking to play video games, but you’ll need to choose games that will work well with the satellite internet. Single-player games that require little to no internet connection will work flawlessly and online game downloads can easily be handled. Local multiplayer games that also have very little to no internet requirements will perform great with Hughesnet as well. When it comes to multiplayer games, Hughesnet Fusion can support online multiplayer games with turn-based or asynchronous functions that don’t require fast reactions like First Person Shooters. Games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, or League of Legends that need split-second decisions online just aren’t created for current satellite internet functionality.

Downloads 2am-8am Don’t Affect Priority Data

If you’re frequently gaming while using Hughesnet Fusion internet, a huge feature to take advantage of is that all online activity from 2am-8am local time doesn’t affect your Priority Data. All Hughesnet customers have access to this helpful perk, and it’s a great time to schedule game downloads, updates, and more, as it won’t eat into any of your Priority Data.

Gaming on Hughesnet Fusion Overview

Any single-player gaming experience will work flawlessly on Hughesnet Fusion. Turn-based online games work well with all Hughesnet plans. Real-time multiplayer games that require rapid response, such as first-person shooter or combat games, are only supported with Hughesnet Fusion plans. However, we do not recommend connecting console-based video games that require large updates since they quickly consume your plan data.

Working from home using web-based cloud applications such as SalesForce, Microsoft Office365, or Google Docs work well on all Hughesnet plans. However, tunnel-based VPNs, where you sign into a VPN application to access your work network directly, will reduce speeds by as much as 50-70%. Disconnecting from the VPN will return speeds to normal.