May 18, 2026
View on Steam↗Test: Ranked Premades Limited to 1 Tier
2/5 Minor
EXPERIMENTALRanked premade squads are now limited to a 1-tier skill differential (down from 2) to ensure fairer matchmaking.
Key Changes
- 1Premade squads limited to 1-tier differential (previously 2)
- 2Test active from May 19th through June 23rd
- 3Aims to create tighter lobbies and more consistent skill matching
All Changes
🏆Ranked(1)
- changeRanked: Premade squads are now limited to a differential of one Ranked tier, reduced from the previous limit of two.
Summary
Ranked Matchmaking Test
Respawn is conducting a limited-time test in Ranked mode to improve lobby quality. Starting May 19th, the skill gap allowed between players in a premade squad is being reduced to a single tier. This test aims to create more competitive matches by preventing wide skill bands within squads.
Duration
The test is scheduled to run from May 19th at 10am PT until the end of the split on June 23rd.