Performance optimization best practices for reducing Game Size

Reduce game size

This guide explains how to reduce game size . When installing , The smaller the game , The shorter the download time , The less data traffic is consumed . Both of these advantages help to increase the number of installation conversions .Google The study of indicate , Provided APK Every increase in the size of 6 MB, The installation rate will decrease 1%. Many developers have taken resources from APK Move out to the content distribution network (CDN), But trusteeship CDN And the development and maintenance of resource management systems .

Use optimized distribution methods , for example Android App Bundle and Play Asset Delivery

Consider the following distribution methods ：

• Although legacy projects usually output APK For release , but Google Play Game releases on should use  Android App Bundle.app bundle The optimized... Will be provided according to the device configuration of each user APK. On average, ,app bundle It will reduce the application size 20%.

• To pass through Google Play Provide game resources , And the resource size ratio app bundle Maximum download size 150 MB As many as GB, Please use  Play Asset Delivery (PAD). This method does not require the use of external CDN.PAD Three different distribution methods are supported ,