Yes, Fortnite is one of many multiplayer games that features skill-based matchmaking, commonly referred to as SBMM. SBMM was first released in Fortnite via update v10.40 on September 25, 2019. This is the same update in which bots were introduced to the game.
We're introducing improved matchmaking logic to the core Battle Royale modes to create fairer matches. We will be slowly rolling this out to all regions of the core Battle Royale modes as we test and monitor its performance.
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For those unfamiliar with the concept of skill-based matchmaking, it is a game system that rates, reviews, and matches players based on overlapping skill levels. Simply put, SBMM creates a game lobby with players of similar skill. The concept attempts to make the gaming experience fairer for every player.
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However, it doesn't always work out the right way. For example, Call of Duty Warzone's skill-based matchmaking is obviously looked down upon by the majority of players. As we know, CoD has always been a casual gaming experience, but Activision's disregard for the hot topic indicates that SBMM is here to stay.
Other games, like Apex Legends, have separate ranked and public playlists. Apex Legends Ranked Leagues features a similar SBMM to Fortnite Arena.
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