Hello everyone!
Get ready to join us on OTW this Monday, 05/27/2024, at 6 PM UTC for an hour-long matchmaking test. We need your help to put our new matchmaking code through its paces and iron out any kinks. The more of you who join, the better we can fine-tune our system. Your input is invaluable, so please log in and lend us a hand during this crucial phase.
Remember to create a character on the "NA Test" World of OTW for this test! Your involvement truly counts! Let's work together to make this test a resounding success!
Check out the notes for Matchmaking Improvement below:
- With this build, we have deployed new code based on the existing matchmaking functionality on Live.
- Matchmaking has been moved from the World server to operate on its own dedicated Matchmaking server.
- Matchmaking will only function in the same district - at least for now.
- Backup is once again offered in cases in which the Matchmaker has to create an uneven Match and will add one player to each team trying to increase the overall Match quality to make it more even.
- In evenly matched missions both Team Leaders are now offered the option to “Escalate” the mission. If both Team leaders put in a request to escalate players will be added to both teams up to a maximum of 20 players per side. Team leaders will need to agree to Escalate the mission further each time new players are added to the mission.
- Fixed an issue related to Backup/Escalation calls that caused the matchmaker to be bottlenecked during the playtest on Sun. May 19.
- Fixed the crash issue related to playtest that happened on Thur. May 23.
If you haven't yet! Make sure to grab the OTW client and download it ahead of time so that you can participate.
More from APB Reloaded
Other announcements
APB 1.33 Loud and ClearHi everyone, It has been a crazy few weeks since Little Orbit was hit by ransomware in mid August. We’re now a month out, and every server involved in hosting APB was reinstalled from the ground up. We’ve also been working on pushing the game forward, but most of our effort has gone into things you can’t see in a screenshot. I am reworking our maintenance approach to the game to minimize downti…Summer Nights 2026The sun is setting, the streets are heating up, and San Paro has no plans of slowing down. Summer Nights kicks off August 21 and runs through September 15, bringing Premium for everyone, a 15% ARMAS sale, and rotating bonuses every day of the week. Whether you're hitting missions, chasing Joker Tickets, grinding weapon roles, or just looking for an excuse to stay out a little longer, we've got…Mega AMA with Matt ScottWe're excited to announce a Mega AMA with Little Orbit CEO Matt Scott, happening August 12 at 11:00 AM Pacific! This isn't just about one game. We'll be discussing APB Reloaded, Fallen Earth, StoneHold, STFU, Unsung, and anything else you'd like to ask about Little Orbit. Whether you have questions about a specific title, upcoming plans, development, or the studio in general, this is your oppor…