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[[File:Bungie.net goodbye.jpg|100px|thumb|right|Statistics of Multiplayer Matchmaking data, recorded from September 4, 2009 to March 31, 2012]] | |||
[[File:Bungie.net goodbye.jpg|100px|thumb|Statistics of Multiplayer Matchmaking data, recorded from September 4, 2009 to March 31, 2012]] | |||
'''Matchmaking''' is a [[multiplayer]] system which allows players or teams to be matched with others for the purpose of playing an online multiplayer game via an [[Xbox | '''Matchmaking''' is a [[multiplayer]] system which allows players or teams to be matched with others for the purpose of playing an online multiplayer game via an [[Xbox Live]] Gold Membership.<ref>[http://www.giantbomb.com/matchmaking/92-3334/ '''GiantBomb''': ''Matchmaking (Video Game Concept)'']</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Matchmaking is a multiplayer system that provides players the ability to enter into a game with less effort. Individuals or teams search for a game, and are matched by the system with other similar players. Once an appropriate number of players is found, the match is made and the game can begin. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' is the only ''[[Halo]]'' game that | Matchmaking is a multiplayer system that provides players the ability to enter into a game with less effort. Individuals or teams search for a game, and are matched by the system with other similar players. Once an appropriate number of players is found, the match is made and the game can begin. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' is the only ''[[Halo]]'' game that does not feature any [[Xbox LIVE]] support. | ||
===''Halo 2''=== | ===''Halo 2''=== | ||
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===''Halo: Reach''=== | ===''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Reach}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach}} | ||
''Halo: Reach'' redefines the matchmaking system by introducing the Arena matchmaking system while preserving the standard matchmaking system from ''Halo 3''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists&cid=25234 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Arena'']</ref> Additionally, [[Firefight]] and [[Campaign]] now | ''Halo: Reach'' redefines the matchmaking system by introducing the Arena matchmaking system while preserving the standard matchmaking system from ''Halo 3''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists&cid=25234 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Arena'']</ref> Additionally, [[Firefight]] and [[Campaign]] now posess matchmaking capabilities. The game also utilizes the TrueSkill ranking system, like ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Wars.''<ref name="CVG">[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=240709 '''ComputerAndVideoGames''': ''Bungie details its Player Investment'']</ref> | ||
The Arena matchmaking system focuses only on [[Slayer]]-related gametypes and is somewhat similar to ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Optimatch option where players are able to alter their matchmaking settings by their preferred gametypes and playlist.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_031910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.19.10'']</ref> In the Arena, players need to get rated for 5 days to get placed in a skill Division (Onyx, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron), in a 3-month-long seasons.{{Ref/Reuse|CVG}} At the moment arena is all about wins and losses.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Arena_Explained '''Bungie.net''': ''Welcome to the Arena'']</ref> | The Arena matchmaking system focuses only on [[Slayer]]-related gametypes and is somewhat similar to ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Optimatch option where players are able to alter their matchmaking settings by their preferred gametypes and playlist.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_031910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.19.10'']</ref> In the Arena, players need to get rated for 5 days to get placed in a skill Division (Onyx, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron), in a 3-month-long seasons.{{Ref/Reuse|CVG}} At the moment arena is all about wins and losses.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Arena_Explained '''Bungie.net''': ''Welcome to the Arena'']</ref> | ||
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''Halo 4'' uses a system similar to Halo: Reach. While campaign matchmaking has been removed Firefight's replacement, [[Spartan Ops]], has a matchmaking system. | ''Halo 4'' uses a system similar to Halo: Reach. While campaign matchmaking has been removed Firefight's replacement, [[Spartan Ops]], has a matchmaking system. | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
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*[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/trueskill/ TrueSkill™ Ranking System] | *[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/trueskill/ TrueSkill™ Ranking System] | ||
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[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] |