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''[[Halo 2]]'' does not have any form of custom games search system; instead, it has a simplistic matchmaking system integrated into its Xbox Live feature. There are two options, [[Optimatch]] and [[Quickmatch]]. Optimatch allows players to select a type of game from a playlist, while Quickmatch simply places you into the last used playtype. | ''[[Halo 2]]'' does not have any form of custom games search system; instead, it has a simplistic matchmaking system integrated into its Xbox Live feature. There are two options, [[Optimatch]] and [[Quickmatch]]. Optimatch allows players to select a type of game from a playlist, while Quickmatch simply places you into the last used playtype. | ||
The matchmaking data from Halo 2 would be used to help develop TrueSkill, the backend matchmaking management system used in future Halo titles and other video games | The matchmaking data from Halo 2 would be used to help develop TrueSkill, the backend matchmaking management system used in future Halo titles and other video games. <ref>[http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/trueskill.aspx '''TrueSkill: Matchmaking Made Easy for Xbox Live'']</ref> | ||
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=== Halo Wars === | === Halo Wars === | ||
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Halo War's matchmaking system matches players together based on their TrueSkill rating, similar to other Halo titles. Players earn ranks by increasing their unique overall score. By playing and completing online matches against other players, a player's score is increased. When certain milestones are reached, as a player's score passes a pre-determined amount, a new rank is assigned to the player. <ref>[http://www.halowars.com/faq.aspx#MatchMaking '''Halo Wars Matchmaking FAQ'']</ref> | |||
The are eight ranks in total, ranging from Recruit to General. | |||
=== Halo: Reach === | === Halo: Reach === | ||
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Halo: Reach will not feature Ranked playlists in matchmaking, opting instead for [[The Arena|Arena]], [[Invasion]] and unranked playlists. It will also continue to use the TrueSkill matchmaking | Halo: Reach will not feature Ranked playlists in matchmaking, opting instead for [[The Arena|Arena]], [[Invasion]] and unranked playlists. It will also continue to use the TrueSkill matchmaking system. | ||
Due to the fact that Halo: Reach is not yet out, the available information is subject to change upon release. | |||