I’ve been wondering if the skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in the game is messed up. No matter if I win or lose, the red line on the player skill distribution graph never seems to change. I always get matched against the same competitive players, and the only way to alter that red line is to restart the game, but it just goes back to the same state right after. On top of that, yesterday, the graph didn’t even show up after my first match. Is anyone else having similar issues?
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Just a heads up, the skill graph only appears in unranked trios. So, if you’re not seeing much fluctuation, it might just be that your matchmaking rating (MMR) isn’t changing dramatically.
Honestly, what you’re experiencing could just be the way SBMM works in your case. Unless you believe your skill is fluctuating a lot from game to game, it seems like you’re being matched according to your consistent performance.
From my experience, it sounds like SBMM is operating as intended, but it can feel frustrating. I have a level 700 account and had a wild time trying to play with a friend who had to create a new account. We matched against top-tier players right away, which was a shocker. I thought new accounts usually get easy matches, but we were up against high-ranking players in no time!