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Anne-Marie Ostler

In a huge matchmaking breakdown, Call of Duty dev says it's trying to tone down the "sweatiest" lobbies, confirms secret tests where it disables SBMM

Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer.

Call of Duty publisher Activision has given an unrivaled look at how matchmaking works in the shooter series, kicking off what it intends to be an "ongoing conversation" about the process. 

The factors that determine who you're up against in Call of Duty's multiplayer modes have long been the topic of debate among players. In a lengthy post on the official Call of Duty website, Activision has provided a detailed breakdown of matchmaking in order to demystify the process and quash the long-running theories that player skill is the principle driving factor.

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