Over 90% of Call of Duty players play less without skills-based matchmaking

Over 90% of Call of Duty players play less when skills-based matchmaking is deprioritised, according to new research published by Activision.

In a recently released white paper, the publisher researched how skills-based matchmaking affects its player base. This form of matchmaking looks at how a player's skill is defined so they can be matched with similar players during a game.

The publisher ran a test in early 2024 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, in which 50% of players experienced a decrease in skills-based matchmaking.

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