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Built for Competitive & Casual Gamers

Game Without
Limits.

Lower your ping, stop DDoS attacks, bypass ISP throttling, and unlock region-locked game servers — all powered by WireGuard for the fastest possible connection.

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WireGuard Protocol DDoS Protection No Speed Throttling
Why Use a VPN for Gaming?

Problems Every Gamer Faces

From lag spikes to targeted attacks — here's what a gaming VPN solves.

ISP Throttling

Many ISPs deliberately slow down gaming traffic during peak hours. A VPN encrypts your connection so your ISP can't identify or throttle gaming packets.

DDoS Attacks

Competitive players are frequently targeted with DDoS attacks. PremierVPN hides your real IP address, making it impossible for attackers to flood your connection.

Geo-Locked Servers

Some games restrict servers by region, or release content earlier in certain countries. Connect to a PremierVPN server in that region to access any game server worldwide.

High Ping & Lag

A VPN can reduce ping by routing your traffic through optimised paths rather than the congested routes your ISP chooses. Particularly effective for cross-region play.

Unfair Pricing

Game stores often charge different prices in different regions. With a VPN, you can compare regional pricing and find the best deals on new releases and in-game purchases.

Swatting & Doxxing

Malicious players use your IP to find your location. PremierVPN masks your real IP, protecting your physical address and personal information from being exposed.

Protocol

WireGuard® — Built for Speed

Traditional VPN protocols like OpenVPN add significant overhead that increases latency — the last thing you need in a competitive match. PremierVPN uses WireGuard as its primary protocol, which runs in the kernel for near-native network performance.

WireGuard's lean codebase (around 4,000 lines vs 600,000+ for OpenVPN) means fewer processing steps between you and the game server. The result: lower ping, faster handshakes, and seamless reconnections when switching networks.

~4ms

Typical VPN overhead

ChaCha20

Hardware-accelerated cipher

UDP

Native gaming protocol

Instant

Reconnect on network change

Protocol Comparison for Gaming

WireGuard Recommended
Latency Impact
Speed
Security
OpenVPN (UDP) Alternative
Latency Impact
Speed
Security
IKEv2/IPSec Mobile
Latency Impact
Speed
Security

Works With Every Platform & Game

Whether you're on PC, console, or mobile — PremierVPN keeps you protected.

PC Gaming

Steam, Epic, Battle.net

Install the PremierVPN app on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Connect to your nearest server and launch your game — WireGuard adds negligible latency.

Windows · macOS · Linux

PlayStation & Xbox

Console Protection

Set up PremierVPN on your router to protect all console traffic. Every device on your network benefits from encrypted, DDoS-proof connections.

PS5 · Xbox Series X · Nintendo Switch

Mobile Gaming

iOS & Android

Protect your mobile gaming sessions on any network — especially public Wi-Fi. The PremierVPN app auto-reconnects so you never drop protection mid-game.

iPhone · iPad · Android · Fire Tablet

Competitive FPS

CS2, Valorant, Apex

In competitive shooters, every millisecond matters. WireGuard's UDP-native transport and kernel-level processing means your shots register when they should.

Anti-DDoS · Low Latency · IP Masking

MMOs & RPGs

WoW, FFXIV, New World

Access game servers in any region, avoid peak-time ISP throttling, and keep your account safe from IP-based attacks and phishing.

Region Unlock · Stable Connection

Battle Royale

Fortnite, Warzone, PUBG

Stop DDoS attacks that kick you from matches. PremierVPN hides your IP from other players in the lobby so you can't be targeted.

DDoS Shield · NAT Traversal

Add-on · $4.99/mo

Dedicated WireGuard VPN Server

Take your gaming to the next level. Add a Dedicated WireGuard VPN Server to any PremierVPN plan for just $4.99/month. Get your own private server with a dedicated IP, unlimited port forwarding, and full control — perfect for hosting game servers, getting open NAT, and protecting against DDoS attacks.

Host Minecraft, Valheim, ARK, or any game server behind your dedicated IP. Forward any ports you need — TCP, UDP, or both. Other players connect to your server IP while your real home IP stays completely hidden.

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Your own private VPN server
Dedicated static IP address
Unlimited port forwarding
Host game servers (Minecraft, Valheim, ARK)
Open NAT for console multiplayer
Managed from your dashboard — no SSH
Provisioned within 24 hours

Set Up in Under 2 Minutes

No technical knowledge required. Be gaming with VPN protection in three simple steps.

1

Choose a Plan

Pick any VPN plan for basic gaming protection. Need port forwarding or game server hosting? Add a Dedicated WireGuard Server for just $4.99/mo during checkout.

2

Download the App

Install the PremierVPN app on your gaming device. Available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Fire TV, and Linux. Router setup guides also available.

3

Connect & Play

Choose the server closest to your game server for the lowest ping. Hit connect and launch your game — you're now protected from DDoS, throttling, and IP exposure.

Gaming VPN FAQ

With WireGuard, the overhead is typically 1–5ms — unnoticeable in most games. In some cases, a VPN can actually reduce ping by routing your traffic through a more direct path than your ISP's default route, especially for cross-region play.
Yes. While consoles don't natively support VPN apps, you can set up PremierVPN on your router to protect all devices on your network — including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. We provide step-by-step router setup guides.
No. Using a VPN is not against the terms of service for any major game. VPNs are a legitimate privacy and security tool. However, using a VPN to evade a legitimate game ban could result in further action from the game publisher.
When you connect through PremierVPN, other players and services see the VPN server's IP address instead of yours. Since attackers can't find your real IP, they can't flood your connection with traffic. Even if they DDoS the VPN server, our infrastructure is built to absorb large-scale attacks.
Connect to the server geographically closest to the game server you're playing on — not necessarily the one closest to you. For example, if you're in the UK playing on EU West servers hosted in Frankfurt, our Frankfurt server would give you the best ping.
Yes — add a Dedicated WireGuard VPN Server to any plan for $4.99/month. It includes a static IP address and unlimited port forwarding, so you can host Minecraft servers, Valheim worlds, or any other game server while keeping your real IP hidden. Select the add-on during checkout or add it later from your dashboard.
Yes. PremierVPN works with all online games. WireGuard uses UDP natively, which is the same protocol these games use for real-time communication — so there's no protocol mismatch or extra encapsulation overhead.
Our iOS and Android apps use WireGuard with automatic reconnection. If you switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data mid-game, the VPN reconnects instantly without dropping your session — something older VPN protocols can't do.

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