Embark CEO confirms that Arc Raiders' matchmaking takes your aggression into account, so behave yourself out there

Patrick Söderlund of Embark Studios confirms that Arc Raiders now uses an aggression-based matchmaking system, as players had ...
TweakTown

Battlefield 6 will have skill-based matchmaking focusing on these factors

TL;DR: Battlefield 6's open beta introduces a complex matchmaking system combining skill-based factors with ping, player location, server availability, and game mode. The process includes pre-match ...
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Treyarch comments on Black Ops 7 conspiracy

A design director at Treyarch has addressed recent controversies surrounding Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's skill-based matchmaking, refuting claims about adjustments for the holiday season. The debut of ...

“If your preference is PvE, you’ll get less conflict,” Arc Raiders Boss Confirms Aggression-Based Matchmaking

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund recently revealed how Arc Raiders features aggression-based matchmaking instead of ...
GamesRadar+

Battlefield 6 will apparently have some skill-based matchmaking according to EA, and not everyone is happy: "Just let me hang with the boys"

Battlefield 6 will reportedly feature some skill-based matchmaking, as well as other matchmaking factors that are set to vary depending on what game mode you're playing. Over on Twitter, Call of Duty ...
Dexerto

Black Ops 7 dev responds to claim they cranked SBMM to protect Christmas noobs

After claims that skill-based matchmaking has been increased in Black Ops 7 to protect the Christmas noobs, a dev weighed in.
Kotaku

Admit It, You Don’t Understand Skill-Based Matchmaking (And Neither Do I)

Whenever a new blockbuster first-person shooter drops, gamers limber up so they can once again argue over how multiplayer matches get made and the algorithmic systems that determine who plays against ...
TechSpot

Activision secretly reduced skill-based matchmaking in Call of Duty to "prove" players prefer it

In a nutshell: Activision has released a white paper taking a deep dive into how its SBMM system works. It explains the ins and outs of Call of Duty matchmaking and reveals the secret testing that ...
DualShockers

XDefiant's Lack Of Skill-Based Matchmaking Is Proving To Be A Game Changer For FPS Players

Kyle has a degree in Film, Television, and Cultural Studies and has loved video games for as long as he can remember. He's owned every PlayStation, dabbled with the occasional Xbox, and even owned a ...
DualShockers

XDefiant Just Announced One Feature That Actually Might Make It A 'COD Killer'

Ubisoft has confirmed that XDefiant won't have skill-based matchmaking in casual playlists. Players can enjoy fast connection times in casual play, while ranked play will prioritize quality matches ...
Game Rant

Skill-Based Matchmaking Changes Needed For Modern Warfare 3

Isaiah is a freelance gaming writer/journalist, who has been writing within the gaming news and opinion industry for many years now. He graduated from Birmingham City University back in 2022, after ...
GameSpot

Call Of Duty Still Uses Skill-Based Matchmaking For A Pretty Simple Reason

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Activision is shining some light on how it approaches skill-based matchmaking in Call of Duty multiplayer, and in a detailed blog post, the developers ...