Summary
TheCall of Dutyteam has issued a statement addressing players' concerns about the skill-based matchmaking system inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The statement recognizes the significant interest in the matchmaking experience, particularly concerning how skill affects lobbies and match composition inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
The backdrop of this statement is the frustration expressed by numerousModern Warfare 3players regarding the skill-based matchmaking system. Many have voiced concerns about each game becoming a grueling competition, with lobbies dominated by high-ranked players employing advanced tactics, thus ruining the casual gaming experience. For the first time, theCall of Dutyteam has decided to respond to this.
Emphasizing the paramount importance of player experience, the team revealed that matchmaking has been a focal point of improvement efforts for over a decade, addressing factors such as latency, search time, skill, and others. The comprehensive statement outlines the extensive collaborative efforts involved in refining the problematic matchmaking system, assimilar issues have persisted in previousModern Warfaretitles.
According to the statement, the team atCall of Dutystudios, backend services teams at Demonware, and groups like the Player Insights team have all played a crucial role in trying to improve themultiplayer experience ofModern Warfare 3. While details about the matchmaking improvements and insights haven’t been shared yet, the team expressed their commitment to providing a transparent overview in the weeks following Season 1’s launch. This initiative aims to foster ongoing discussions with the community.
Nothing is more important to us than the experience players have with the game, and matchmaking is a big part of that.
Although the statement still doesn’t provide any solution to the players' complaints about the matchmaking system, it is a first step toward a better direction. TheCall of Dutyteam recognizes that this topic is a delicate matter but, nevertheless, the team is putting all its efforts into finding a solution. “Nothing is more important to us than the experience players have with the game, and matchmaking is a big part of that,” reads the statement.
Despite a highly criticized campaign, many negative reviews, and the problems with the matchmaking system,Modern Warfare 3’s stats prove it has been a success for Activision. As players await further details and insights promised by theCall of Dutyteam, the community has some expectations for a fair and enjoyable matchmaking experience. The spotlight on Season 1’s launch and the subsequent weeks indicates a commitment to transparency and responsiveness from theCall of Dutyteam. How the developer will solveModern Warfare 3’s matchmaking system issues remains to be seen.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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