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The latest "why doesn't every game do this?" feature (Gaming)

by CruelLEGACEY @, Toronto, Saturday, February 25, 2017, 16:05 (2589 days ago)

So Respawn just released another small update for Titanfall 2... a new PvP mode, couple new maps, some balance tweaks... but IMO the real star of the show is their new overhauled matchmaking playlist system.

They have removed almost all playlists from the game. There are now only 3 options to choose from. There is a playlist dedicated to the new game-mode that was just added, another playlist dedicated to the "Colosseum" mode (a special gametype where you need a ticket to enter, a la Trials of Osiris). Then, there is "Mixtape".

The mixtape playlist has been a thing in Titanfall for quite a while. It has always worked the way you would expect it to: a random selection of modes and maps. But now, Mixtape is the sole primary playlist. And it is AWESOME, thanks to a clever little addition.

On the playlist menu screen, there is a "checklist" that runs along the bottom of the screen. This checklist shows an icon for each game mode featured in Titanfall 2. When you select the "Mixtape" playlist, all game modes are "checked" or "turned on" by default. You can then check or uncheck the various game modes on the list, allowing you to customize your own personal "mixtape" playlist. Want to play a mix of Attrition, CTF, and Pilot vs Pilot? Select those 3 options. Only want to play Last Titan Standing? Un-check all other options on the list.

It's so simple, yet so brilliant. Hope to see this design work its way into more games in the future (hint hint, Bungie <3)


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