XDefiant is ditching skill-based matchmaking because Ubisoft thinks it's not good for fun or variety, and it "means every casual game is repetitive"
No SBMM is paramount to a fun and varied game experience in the long-term
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GamesFPSXDefiantXDefiant is ditching skill-based matchmaking because Ubisoft thinks it’s not good for fun or variety, and it “means every casual game is repetitive"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
GamesFPSXDefiantXDefiant is ditching skill-based matchmaking because Ubisoft thinks it’s not good for fun or variety, and it “means every casual game is repetitive"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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XDefiant,Ubisoft’s long-gestating new shooter, won’t feature skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM, whatsoever when it launches this month.
“Frankly, skill-based match making means every casual game is repetitive - constantly repeating matches that are just as stressful and matched as ranked. …
