Deadlock - How to Check MMR Explained

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that Valve never fails to stir up anticipation with their infrequent releases. The latest addition to their illustrious portfolio, Deadlock, is no exception. With an ever-growing player base and the intrigue surrounding its matchmaking system, I find myself in a peculiar predicament – eagerly awaiting my invitation while simultaneously scratching my head over the lack of MMR transparency.


scarcely do Valve launch their games, particularly following the triumph of Steam, which creates quite a stir for each new release. However, it’s undeniable that they invest significant resources into these games, and they are generally well-received. It appears that their latest creation, Deadlock, is set to add another win to their collection. Though the game has yet to be released and play access is limited via invitations, over 100,000 people played it at its peak, with that number steadily increasing daily (as per SteamDB). It’s no surprise then that given this large player count, curiosity about matchmaking mechanisms and Matchmaking Rank (MMR) has arisen. The lack of access to personal stats doesn’t help ease these concerns.

Deadlock – How to Check MMR Explained

In simple terms, MMR stands for Matchmaking Rating. Essentially, it’s a system used to evaluate your skills and pair you with suitable opponents for fair gameplay. Unfortunately, in Deadlock, players are unable to view their own MMR, which can make the game and its matchmaking process a bit unclear.

Based on the current development stage, it’s likely that the game is still in its Alpha phase and not yet open beta, suggesting that Valve has not felt compelled to introduce MMR (Matchmaking Rank) at this time. It could also mean that they are currently refining this feature using data from numerous players. In due course, we anticipate that players will have the option to view their in-game statistics.

It appears that Deadlock indeed incorporates a Matchmaking Rating (MMR) system, which even extends to hero-based matchups. However, the exact workings of this MMR system remain unclear. Additionally, with an increase in players, there have been reports of issues with the algorithms. It’s likely that it will take some time for these systems to find a stable balance.

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2024-08-29 11:31