Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Promises Low-SBMM Playlists
Activision says the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will include “low-SBMM” playlists, as the publisher continues rolling out and evaluating a new approach to multiplayer matchmaking. The company also plans to bring a separate “new matchmaking system” to Black Ops 7.
Modern Warfare 4 beta adds low-SBMM playlists
In its latest update on matchmaking testing, Activision confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s beta will feature low-SBMM playlists. The stated goal is to keep learning from how players experience matchmaking during the beta period.
Black Ops 7 is also getting a matchmaking overhaul
Activision’s matchmaking work isn’t limited to Modern Warfare 4. It also announced that Black Ops 7 will introduce a “new matchmaking system,” positioning the change as part of a broader effort across the franchise.
What to watch next
- How low-SBMM playlists perform in real beta matchmaking (queue times and lobby consistency)
- Any additional details Activision shares about the new system’s rules and tuning
- Whether Black Ops 7 provides further information on how its matchmaking changes will be tested
