Arc Raiders designer clarifies matchmaking is weighted, not strictly skill- or gear-based
TL;DR
Arc Raiders uses a weighted matchmaking system that looks at PvP proclivity and in-game actions (like who shoots first) rather than assigning players by skill or gear; the system isn’t binary, is continually tuned, and relies on monitoring match health and player feedback to adjust.
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