"XDefiant Drops SBMM, Sparking Mixed Reactions Among Players"
TL;DR
Despite Ubisoft removing skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) from XDefiant, players are still frustrated, encountering highly skilled opponents and "sweaty lobbies." Some believe SBMM is still present, while others struggle after leaving the beginner-friendly welcome playlist. Ubisoft has not announced plans to reintroduce SBMM, focusing instead on fixing hit registration issues.
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