Controversy Surrounds Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's Skill-Based Matchmaking

Former Halo Multiplayer Lead Criticizes Lack of Variability and Discrimination Against High-Skill Players in Modern SBMM Systems

Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has sparked controversy among players, with many demanding its removal due to perceived rigidity.
Max Hoberman, former head of multiplayer and online for Halo 2 and 3, criticizes modern SBMM for prioritizing 'perfect match' scenarios, resulting in stressful games and lack of variability.
Hoberman suggests that SBMM should allow a range of skill levels to match together, providing a mix of easy, hard, and evenly matched games.
High-skill players reportedly face long queue times due to the SBMM system, which Hoberman describes as a form of discrimination.
Hoberman advocates for a system that allows players of all skill levels to have fun together, suggesting factors like preferred play style and connectivity should take precedence in casual play.