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Game Creator 2 multiplayer bundles and dependencies
Understand what the Photon Bundle includes, what it still requires, and when individual modules are a better fit.
7 min readReviewed July 2026
Bundle or individual modules?
| Situation | Best starting point | Why | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| You expect several PUN gameplay systems | Photon Bundle | One Ninjutsu package path for Core and the supported gameplay bridges | Photon Bundle |
| You only need rooms, spawning, RPCs, and shared state | Photon Module 2 | Avoid adding gameplay integrations you do not use | Photon Module 2 |
| You are starting a new Fusion project | Fusion | Choose topology first, then add only Fusion-specific bridges | Fusion |
PUN 2 dependency map
| Ninjutsu module | Requires in addition to Game Creator 2 | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Photon Module 2 | PUN 2 | Base multiplayer |
| Photon Stats | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Stats 2 | Traits, attributes, status effects, and modifiers |
| Photon Inventory 2 | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Inventory 2 | Bags, items, equipment, wealth, and sockets |
| Photon Melee 2 | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Melee 2 | Melee combat, defense, equipment, poise, and invincibility |
| Photon Shooter 2 | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Shooter 2 | Weapons, aiming, equipment, and weapon state |
| Photon Abilities | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Abilities | Networked abilities and spells |
| Photon Factions | PUN 2 + Photon Module 2 + Factions | Members, relationships, reputation, and faction variables |
Fusion dependency map
| Ninjutsu module | Requires in addition to Game Creator 2 | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion | Photon Fusion SDK | Base Fusion multiplayer |
| Fusion Stats | Fusion + Stats 2 | Networked traits, attributes, status effects, and modifiers |
| Fusion Factions | Fusion + Factions | Networked members, relationships, reputation, and variables |
Recommended install order
- Install and verify Game Creator 2 Core.
- Install the official gameplay modules your design actually uses, such as Stats 2 or Inventory 2.
- Install PUN 2 or Photon Fusion and configure its App ID.
- Install Photon Module 2 or Fusion through the Game Creator Install window.
- Add one matching gameplay bridge at a time.
- Run the included demo, then validate two clients in your own representative scene.
Third-party dependencies
The Photon Bundle groups Ninjutsu Games integrations; it does not grant licenses for the separate Game Creator gameplay modules shown as Asset Store dependencies. Check the dependency list before purchase so the full project budget is clear.
| Dependency | Needed by | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Stats 2 | Photon Stats or Fusion Stats | View Stats 2 |
| Inventory 2 | Photon Inventory 2 | View Inventory 2 |
| Melee 2 | Photon Melee 2 | View Melee 2 |
| Shooter 2 | Photon Shooter 2 | View Shooter 2 |
| Abilities | Photon Abilities | View Abilities |
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