The plain-English version
Locally anticipating the result of a player's input before the authoritative result arrives.
Why it matters
It can improve responsiveness, but the predicted state must remain reconcilable with the accepted result.
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A client moves its controlled character immediately, then later checks the server's acknowledged position and inputs.
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Prediction does not grant the client final authority and cannot guarantee that the anticipated outcome will be accepted.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Local prediction anticipates server results without granting final authority; rollback/reconciliation requirements are supported.