Cross-Region Matchmaking

❓ What is cross-region matchmaking?

Cross-region matchmaking activates based on the number of players queuing for a specific game type. When this number is below a certain threshold, the system will try to find and send you to a lobby in another (more populated) region.

When you're sent to a lobby in a different region, you'll receive a message in chat informing you about this.

Cross-region matchmaking has various benefits:

• Queue times are drastically reduced during off-peak hours
• Platform-based matchmaking is enabled more often thanks to the increase in players from other regions
• Playing on a lobby in a different region 'through' your local region results in less latency than directly connecting to a different region for most players

🌎 Where is cross-region matchmaking enabled?

Cross-region matchmaking is currently enabled on all games, except for hubs and Replay Cinema.

🥳 How does it work with parties?

If you're in a party and your party leader joins a game where cross-region matchmaking is active, you will also join the lobby on another region.

🚫 Can I opt out of cross-region matchmaking?

You may opt out of cross-region matchmaking by disabling the toggle in the /toggles menu.