Smite Matchmaking Mayhem: Why New Players Are Fed to the Wolves

A long-time player, ‘stormedup,’ recently pointed out a common problem: the game’s matchmaking system often creates unfair matches, especially for newcomers. He shared that in his last three casual matches, he was on a team with two or three brand new players facing a full team of experienced players. This is frustrating for everyone, both those experiencing it and those who’ve been in similar situations. The problem seems to have started after a recent update from the developers, which made it faster to find matches but at the cost of balanced teams. Many feel it’s unfair to put new players into difficult matches without any support, potentially giving them a terrible first experience. As one player put it, it’s like sending a kitten into a wolf den – new players don’t stand a chance and are unlikely to keep playing.






