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The Modern Warfare 2<\/a> reboot is here and has broken all sorts of sales records and garnered mostly impressive reviews \u2013 but despite its popularity, one feature has remained controversial.<\/p>\n Skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM, is a process used to group players into lobbies for online games, and has been in the\u00a0Call of Duty<\/a> series for years now.<\/p>\n However, SBMM has been debated heavily recently, and was even a topic of conversation before MW2 came out. So, here\u2019s everything you need to know about SBMM in MW2.<\/p>\n Yes, Call of Duty MW2 does indeed include SBMM. The feature was present in the Modern Warfare 2 beta and has now been carried over to the full release.<\/p> SBMM is a matchmaking process that groups players of a similar skill level together when creating online lobbies, with the goal of creating a fairer and more balanced multiplayer experience. This prevents much better players from being paired up with less talented players, making the game accessible and enjoyable to all, including newcomers and casual players.<\/p>\n However, SBMM has been the subject of backlash from players and streamers online, who claim that it is difficult to play casually anymore as they are consistently grouped with high-skilled players which makes for a more stressful experience. It has also been suggested that random matchmaking makes for more varied and dynamic matches, which would work better as streaming content.<\/p>\n Whatever your thoughts on SBMM, it looks as if the controversial feature is here to stay \u2013 especially since MW2 is expected to be the first Call of Duty with two years of support.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest insights. Or if you\u2019re looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our video game release schedule<\/a> for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming<\/a> and Technology<\/a> news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013 subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Daniel Furn Published: Thursday, 03 November 2022 at 12:00 am The Modern Warfare 2 reboot is here and has broken all sorts of sales records and garnered mostly impressive reviews \u2013 but despite its popularity, one feature has remained controversial. 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