Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) Explained and Its Use in E-Games

By | Bullscore 19 Apr, 2023

Whenever an E-Game introduces multiplayer mode, the biggest challenge on the developer’s end is to maintain the user’s longevity with the game. Many times, A user stop playing multiplayer mode in a game because of the lack of SBMM. SBMM stands for Skill-Based Matchmaking, which means putting the players of the same skills or level against each other in the multiplayer mode. Some popular games including Call of Duty use this feature and it helps them to maintain the interest of users in their game.

How Exactly Does SBMM Work?

Though each and every game uses this feature differently. But, the basic formula of SBMM is it calculates your recent performance in the game along with your level and set it as a matchmaking criterion to find your multiplayer mode opponents. Popular e-games that support multiplayer mode are Call of Duty, Valorant, Fortnite, and Apex Legends.

Cons of SBMM

One of the biggest cons of the SBMM feature is if you just want to play a multiplayer game casually, it won’t allow you. For example, If You’re an expert in CoD and you want to just casually chill while playing multiplayer mode in the game but due to the basic nature of this feature, it will put you in a match where you get the same level or skill opponents in front of you.

And, even if you win the multiplayer mode in CoD, it won’t show much effect on your ranking in the game. That’s one of the reasons why more players don’t prefer to play in multiplayer mode.

Pros of SBMM

E-Sports professionals can take advantage of this feature to prepare before the tournament. It can help them to gain confidence and skills to perform and win.

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