The new skill-based matchmaking is active in Fortnite. However, some players seem not so enthusiastic, especially PS4 and Xbox One players feel disadvantaged.
What is skill-based matchmaking? The new skill-based matchmaking, introduced by Epic Games after update 10.40, is designed to match players of similar skill levels in the same match.
Before update 10.40, it was always random which players faced each other. Now, that is supposed to change with the new matchmaking system.
PS4 and Xbox players feel disadvantaged
Why do console players feel disadvantaged? Players have noticed that all platforms play against each other. So now PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Mobile are playing in the same matches.
Console players now feel disadvantaged because they have to compete against PC players and have a clear disadvantage there. PC players have an easier time with building and editing structures using mouse and keyboard. Thus, they are usually faster than console players.
Why is this a problem? Particularly for skilled console players, it is becoming increasingly difficult. The better they become, the stronger the PC players they encounter.
Since skill-based matchmaking has now been introduced in all game modes, players have no option to escape. They now have to face equally strong or even stronger players.
“As a PS4 player, I have no interest in mixed platforms.”
The Fortnite player shaggy235, who plays on PS4, recently spoke up on Reddit and explained why he finds mixed platforms with skill-based matchmaking unfair. He says:
“The mixed platform will quickly ruin the game for me. (…) It makes no sense to me. (…) Why disadvantage half of the players? (…) As a PS4 player, I have no interest in mixed platforms. (…) Playing against PC players is very frustrating for me.” (…)
Some players agree with the PS4 player and say:
- “As an outstanding console player, I play regular and arena matches every day. I started a solo match today and it was so bad. It was like an arena solo!”
- “I consider myself one of the better players on PS4. I never played arena matches because I found it unfair to compete against PC players. Now Epic forces us to play against each other and that is definitely the end of Fortnite for me.”
- “They ruined the arena mode with mixed platforms, now they are doing the same with the standard modes. I shake my head.”
- “That was the last straw that broke the camel’s back. I’m quitting Fortnite. Thank you, Epic.”
What do you think of the new skill-based matchmaking? Have you noticed any difference from the previous matchmaking?
