Matchmaking
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Ghost of Yotei's Brutal Raid Will Have No Matchmaking at Launch, So Bring Friends
Sucker Punch has confirmed that the endgame Raid for Ghost of Yotei will not feature matchmaking at launch on April 10th, requiring players to form a four-person squad. The studio plans to implement matchmaking a few weeks after the initial release and suggests using the game's Discord server to find other players.
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends’ Raid Won’t Have Matchmaking at Launch
Sucker Punch Productions has announced that the first raid for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will not feature matchmaking at launch, with the feature planned for release a few weeks later. Players are encouraged to use the game's official Discord to find groups for the raid, which is expected to offer high-tier loot and cosmetics.
Ghost of Yotei Legends' upcoming Raid won't launch with matchmaking, despite devs warning it's impossible…
Sucker Punch Productions has announced that the upcoming Raid mode for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will not feature matchmaking at launch, with plans to implement it a few weeks later. The developer encourages players to coordinate with friends or the community, as the Raid is designed to require a full four-player team and significant coordination.
Dead by Daylight Devs Say Matchmaking Rework Is a 'Re-Imagination of How the Game Is Played'
Behaviour Interactive has detailed upcoming "significant" changes to Dead by Daylight's matchmaking system. The developers describe the rework as a "re-imagination of how the game is played."
Arc Raiders patch protects your precious custom loadouts by lowering the odds of spawning late in a server full of freeloaders
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled Flashpoint. This update introduces new weapons, a new enemy type, a new map condition called Close Scrutiny, and various quality-of-life improvements. A key change aims to improve matchmaking by prioritizing players with custom loadouts into fresher servers to prevent late spawns into depleted lobbies.
Arc Raiders' biggest Flashpoint change sees players with custom loadouts "more likely to join fresh servers," and everyone couldn't be happier: "F***ing FINALLY"
Embark Studios has implemented a significant change to Arc Raiders' matchmaking system in the Flashpoint update, prioritizing players with custom loadouts to join fresh servers. This adjustment aims to improve the player experience by ensuring that players who have equipped their own gear are more likely to start games from the beginning, a change that has been positively received by the community.
Arc Raiders lead was surprised The Last of Us players really liked the game, "they just didn't like to have…
Embark Studios production director Caio Braga revealed that players of The Last of Us were surprisingly receptive to Arc Raiders' PvP elements during early playtests. The studio analyzed player feedback based on their preferred game genres, noting that PvP enthusiasts generally had higher enjoyment scores. This data influenced Embark's decision to implement split matchmaking to cater to different player preferences.
Marathon’s Latest Update Feels Like a Cyberpunk Cleanup Crew Hit the Servers
Marathon's latest update, version 1.0.5.1, addresses numerous exploits and bugs, including a significant fix for the Thief's Pickpocket Drone cooldown. The patch also improves the Cryo Archive customization visibility, seals out-of-bounds spots on the Outpost map, and enhances duo queue matchmaking times. This update demonstrates the developers' commitment to maintaining the game's ecosystem and improving the player experience.
Rematch Season 3 Now Live – All-New Mission Types, Battle Pass Rewards and More
Sloclap has launched Season 3 for their action football game Rematch, introducing new daily and weekly missions, a new Battle Pass with cosmetic rewards, and a team-up feature. The game, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also sees improvements to gameplay mechanics and the temporary return of 1v1 matchmaking from April 3rd to 13th.
"Most North Americans and Europeans don't understand the frustrating feeling of waiting 10 minutes to find a match" - Bungie steps into help Marathon players from "isolated geographical regions"
Bungie has implemented a matchmaking update for Marathon to address long queue times experienced by players in "isolated geographical regions" outside of North America and Europe. The change aims to balance faster matchmaking with low-latency gameplay, and initial reports indicate improved connection times for affected players. Additionally, a fix is being implemented for loot vaults on the Cryo Archive map.
"So that we don't flood the game with amazing loot": Marathon director defends Cryo Archive's weekend-only release in the name of balance, queue times and player prep
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler defended the decision to release the new Cryo Archive map as a weekend-only event, citing the need for player preparation, maintaining game balance by preventing an 'overpowered loot' economy, and ensuring consistent player pools for faster matchmaking. While acknowledging player frustration, Ziegler stated that Bungie is open to future iterations and adjustments for the live service game's content releases.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Version 1.3.1 Adds New Mode, Gadgets, and Matchmaking Updates
Sega has released version 1.3.1 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, introducing a new Frenzy Mode, eight new gadgets, updated matchmaking systems, and new collaboration decals. The update also includes balance adjustments for races and gadgets, and fixes numerous bugs across various game modes and courses.
Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update (Version 11.1.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo is releasing update version 11.1.0 for Splatoon 3 on March 18, 2026, which includes balance adjustments for matchmaking and multiplayer. The update modifies specifications for several main and special weapons, alters points required for certain special weapons, and refines the matchmaking system for X Battles to create more balanced matches. Future updates will focus on battle balance changes.
Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo is releasing update Version 11.1.0 for Splatoon 3 on March 18, 2026, which includes balance adjustments for matchmaking and multiplayer. The update modifies specifications for several main and special weapons, alters points required for certain specials, and refines matchmaking systems in X Battles to reduce skill disparity and increase weapon variety. Future updates will continue to focus on battle balance.
Splatoon 3 updating to Version 11.1.0 tomorrow (patch notes)
Splatoon 3 is receiving update Version 11.1.0 on March 18, 2026, which focuses on X Battle matchmaking and multiplayer balance adjustments. The update includes numerous weapon adjustments, such as changes to shot speed, damage fall-off, ink consumption, and special weapon points required. Matchmaking systems have been revised to pair players with similar final X Power and reduce skill disparity between teams.
Splatoon 3 11.1.0 update announced, patch notes
Nintendo has announced a version 11.1.0 update for Splatoon 3, scheduled for release on March 18/19. The patch focuses on adjustments to matchmaking and multiplayer balance, including changes to weapons and X Battle matchmaking.
Bungie is adding an 'experimental' duos mode to Marathon for a few weeks: 'Some things will be a bit…
Bungie is introducing an experimental duos queue for its game Marathon, beginning March 18th. This limited-time mode will be available on the Perimeter map for approximately two weeks to gather player feedback on matchmaking and gameplay flow. The developer may extend or remove the feature based on community response.
World of Tanks discusses matchmaker update plans and engages a St Patrick’s Day event
Wargaming is planning further updates to the World of Tanks matchmaking system, including changes to light tank roles, SPG caps, and platoon/tier rules. In the meantime, a St. Patrick's Day event called the Steel Hunter Shamrock Showdown is currently running until March 20th, offering event currency for rewards.
Arc Raiders received 'substantial negative PvP sentiment' during testing, causing the devs to second-guess its big pivot before realising it was really frustration with weapons and matchmaking
Embark Studios' Arc Raiders initially faced negative player sentiment regarding its PvP elements during testing, leading developers to reconsider the game's direction. This frustration stemmed from issues with weapons and matchmaking, ultimately shaping the game into its current PvPvE extraction shooter format.
Ever complained about Overwatch matchmaking? There's a chance Jeff Kaplan checked your account and all he has to…
Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan discussed the complexities of the game's matchmaking system in an interview with Lex Fridman, acknowledging player complaints about win-loss ratios. Kaplan explained that while players desire fair matches, the system aims for a 50/50 win-loss record, often leading to frustrating streaks that are psychologically difficult to accept.
