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Does MW3 Beta have SBMM?

How is SBMM looking in the new game?
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Published: Oct 7, 2023 12:55 am

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now live on PlayStation and will soon be available for Xbox and PC. The game has new weapons, maps, and gameplay changes for players to experience, but there are also several returning features. One of the most asked questions in the community is whether MW3 has skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) or not.

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Is there skill-based matchmaking in Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Beta?

Modern Warfare 3 Beta has SBMM, and so will the full game when it launches on November 10. Skill-based matchmaking is a feature that puts players with similar skill levels into one lobby. The idea behind this model is to keep casuals away from highly competitive players so they can also enjoy the game rather than just dying to their overskilled opponents.

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SBMM is one of the most controversial topics in the FPS gaming community. Its opposers argue that this feature ruins the casual gameplay aspect of the public lobbies in Call of Duty Multiplayer, which is, in fact, an arcade-style shooter. Furthermore, there's a ranked mode playlist for those looking for competitive gameplay. Ultimately, it's in the developers' hands whether to implement SBMM or not and how strong it should be. That said, I believe it's here to stay in CoD games for now.

Stay tuned to Pro Game Guides for more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone content. In the meantime, head over to our article on Best Quickscope Sniper and Attachments in MW3 Beta.

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Praharsh Kashyap
Praharsh Kashyap is a video gaming enthusiast from India currently working as a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides. He has been playing and covering first-person shooters such as Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Apex Legends for years now. Besides FPS games, he also likes to indulge in RPGs every now and then.
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