Hello everyone!
Before continuing to explore what the Zeds are up to this Halloween, we wanted to revisit the improved Matchmaking we mentioned in an early update and detail out what this means for you as a player.
The big thing players will notice is that the Main Menu Matchmaking UI has split into two options. Find A Match and Create A Match - the current system supports both of these but there can be confusion, especially for those new to the game. Find A Match will work most like what users will be used to from the existing system. It is intended for solo or small groups looking to hop into an existing game based on:
- Game Mode
- Difficulty
- Length
- And Region (For console players. On PC it now has an automatic ping filter to find low ping games)
They will be able to set what parameters they are searching for, and ask the game to find them a match that fits those parameters, starting first with games that are in lobby and not started. If it can’t find one at all, it will inform players and recommend they change their settings (or try out the new Create A Match flow!)
The new path is the Create A Match option. Here the Group/Party Host will be able to set all the parameters from Online Matchmaking plus several more which are:
- Map
- And Permissions (who can join the game)
- Public
- Friends Only
- Password
Parties who use this route will reserve a server in their region and it will change to match their chosen settings.
We believe these changes (including servers returning to the admin set default after a server has been used for a match) and fixes, we will also be looking for player feedback on how we can make this a better experience!
Now, what you’ve all been waiting for! The Husk and the Gorefast are exploring some costume options as well: