Sledgehammer Games recently hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However, the developers did not address the community’s most requested topic – skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). It is likely that they are not allowed to discuss changes to the matchmaking algorithm, which may come from Activision. Despite the overwhelming number of questions and complaints about SBMM, the developers did not acknowledge them.
One potential change that the team is considering is bringing back non-disbanding lobbies, where players can stick together for multiple games. They plan to test this feature with a group of players in a future game update to evaluate its performance. If successful, they will roll it out to all players.
While SBMM was not discussed, the developers did confirm that they are constantly working on weapon balancing to keep the game fresh and interesting. They aim to have a meta shift from season to season and ensure that a variety of weapons are viable for different playstyles. They are closely analyzing data to make immediate tweaks to weapons that are over or under-performing.
Sledgehammer also mentioned that they are continuously improving server and game performance to address issues like desync, hitmarker inconsistency, lag, and packet burst. They have already made several improvements and have more in progress.
In terms of future content, Sledgehammer teased the addition of shotguns and sniper rifles from previous Modern Warfare games. They also mentioned ongoing fixes for the Gaia “Groot” skin and other issues.
For more detailed information, you can check out Sledgehammer Games’ Reddit profile.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| SBMM Complaints | The developers did not address the community’s complaints about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). |
| Non-Disbanding Lobbies | Sledgehammer Games is considering bringing back non-disbanding lobbies where players can stick together for multiple games. They plan to test this feature in a future update. |
| Weapon Balancing | The developers are constantly working on weapon balancing to ensure a variety of viable options for different playstyles. They analyze data to make immediate tweaks to over or under-performing weapons. |
| Server and Game Performance | Sledgehammer Games is continuously improving server and game performance to address issues like desync, hitmarker inconsistency, lag, and packet burst. |
| Future Content | Shotguns and sniper rifles from previous Modern Warfare games may be added in future updates. Ongoing fixes for the Gaia “Groot” skin and other issues are also being worked on. |
Source: DOTESPORTS
