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TheCall of Dutyfranchise is not in the best place right now, as after a horrendous single-player campaign launch,Modern Warfare 3is also facing numerous issues with its multiplayer mode. The rough patch doesn’t seem to be ending because the online servers are extremely problematic at the moment, which is even affectingWarzone.
However, there’s a silver lining to this dark cloud, as there is one specific feature that fans don’t really want Sledgehammer Games to fix.
Because of its current absence and even with the servers at their worst, players are actually enjoying the online multiplayer mode ofCoD: Modern Warfare 3andWarzonemore than ever.
Call of Duty Fans Really Do Not Seem to Like SBMM in Modern Warfare 3
The unfortunate news aboutCall of Dutyservers being broken at the moment wassharedby CharlieIntel on X, who stated that theModern Warfare 3multiplayer mode andWarzoneare not functioning as they should. But one thing that stood out the most was the fact that “SBMM is also not working properly,” which is finally causing online matchmaking to be a lot “more relaxed and easier right now.”
For those not familiar with the term, SBMM stands for skill-based matchmaking, which is a feature thatMW3‘s multiplayer heavily incorporates into its online mode, and it basically ensures that each player has a balanced experience while playing the game.
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This often makes it really difficult for proCall of Dutyplayers to find matches that are worthy of their skill data, and noobs end up having an amazing time because of very little challenge. The update on X saw an influx of theModern Warfare 3andWarzoneplayer bases, as the majority seemed toagreeon one thing: “don’t fix SBMM fix everything else.”
A fannotedhow it would not be the absolute worst thing if SBMM stayed broken, as it is already quite a controversial feature plaguing the first-person shooter franchise.
Players Are Ecstatic About the SBMM Being Broken
According to CharlieIntel, there still have not been any updates from either Sledgehammer Games or Activision regarding the broken servers being fixed, but once they finally do, “player progression will restore.” However, fans are absolutely ecstatic with the whole SBMM situation, with one playerstatingthat it could actually be “a secret test,” so theCall of Dutycommunity should unite and “be nothing but hugely positive on the socials for this period.”
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Maybe the developers will see just how much most of the fanbase loathes SBMM and listen to it for future decisions.
Another fansummedup the discussion by saying that it would be fine if Sledgehammer did not even “fix the servers” if it meant no SBMM.
What are your thoughts on SBMM inCoD? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
