The change comes after months of complaints from players who felt they were being sorted into unbalanced lobbies.

Apex Legendsdeveloper Respawn Entertainment just announced significant changes to the game’s matchmaking system.

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Matchmaking issues are especially prevalent in Ranked mode, where the stakes are much higher.

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We expect this new algorithm to start rolling out worldwide early 2023."

“Each mode has completely different skill rating systems and also different matching algorithms.

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That needs to end with our new matchmaking system,” Duc wrote.

This will allow us to more rapidly improve Apex Legends matchmaking across the board."

The matchmaking change has been a staggered rollout, meaning not every region has access to the new algorithm.

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“The end goal is to create fairer matches and experiences that are more fun for all.”

Apex Legends is free to play on console and PC.

A mobile version of the game,Apex Legends Mobile, is available for download onAndroidandiOSdevices.

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