Brink Matchmaking Update Now Live

Brink Matchmaking Update Now Live

Bethesda also reveals DLC will be coming in June

Written by Matrarch on 15 May 11 at 19:22

Bethesda revealed on their blog this weekend that a matchmaking update is now available for the recently-released, Splash Damage-developed, Brink.

Bethesda revealed that the update is a configuration change which "alters the number of human players when matchmaking for “Campaign” and most ‘Freeplay’ modes to eight total human players". This essentially means that those searching for matches will be able to find quality hosts more frequently, thus leading to less lag.

The publisher also added that they will still be supporting 8 vs. 8 play utilizing a new 'Big Teams' configuration. This mode will be available on all maps and can be accessed in Freeplay and through custom settings in Private matches.

The patch will be applied the next time you load up the campaign or Standard Freeplay matches.

In a nod to fans who have already picked up and supported Brink despite some early negativity, Bethesda also revealed that new DLC will be arriving for the title. This content pack will be released in June for free. They only vaguely confirmed that the pack will "offer additional maps and new content for players", which means the big question on many minds, "will there be achievements?", is presently unanswered, but who's going to argue with free, right?
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Toaster Ham
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:24
At least they are trying to combat the negativity.
SD Ranger John - Fail #2 at Foxiest of Hounds
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:25
Wouldn't mind some new maps and weapons. Especially for free.
Accusations Fly
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:30
Hoping there is no new achievements. I just got my 1000 this morning, so I'll be getting rid of this ASAP.
Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:32
I think the game is very fun, but it does need new maps and new modes, especially a Team Deathmatch. That would be all kinds of crazy.
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:40
Dawn of Raya said:I think the game is very fun, but it does need new maps and new modes, especially a Team Deathmatch. That would be all kinds of crazy.couldn't agree with you more team death match
Shinwasha
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 18:40
Enjoying this game when my friends and I play together. At least add party support and I'll be playing this for a long time.
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 19:04
May have to pick this up if they are already taking action. Need some MP to hold me over until gears 3!
You seem a little furious...
PBreezey
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 19:10
Glad to hear that there will be DLC. Some new maps will be greatly appreciated, but I love Brink anyways. It will probably be one of those games I will always keep in my collection.
Kinesis916
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 19:42
I think the game is great, enjoyed it for the most part so far. But I haven't really noticed any great improvement in lag issues, particularly in versus mode.
Xiao1inSty1e
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 19:52
Id be willing to put money on that because it's free MS will fight them on having cheevos. Also I for one would be perfectly happy if SD never put team death match in Brink.
blackyxblammo
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 20:23
I was looking forward to this so badly and it was just a huge flop.
Wanna know how they can fix it?
They need to let you be able to switch characters in matches.
No sense in talking about letting people customize so they can benefit the team if when you need to switch out you need to go to the main menu.
They need actual lobbies.
You just kinda have to wing it and jump into friends games as of now.
A non-broken health system anyone? I switched from light to heavy and seen absolutely no difference.
But my main problems with it was the fact that it had a short, repetitive campaign lacking any form of story and the DUMBEST AI I have ever seen. You really have to try hard to create AI that pathetic.
PLUS Multiplayer IS the campaign with more idiots added to the fray.
All-in-all the main thing SD needs to do is fix the game. xD
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 20:32
Xiao1inSty1e said:Id be willing to put money on that because it's free MS will fight them on having cheevos. Also I for one would be perfectly happy if SD never put team death match in Brink.Either that or the DLC will have a price on it. I'd really like to see Microsoft loosen their restrictions on the free DLCs and the achievement rules in general. I also agree with you that team death match would make no sense in Brink. They tried to get the focus of the game away from kills and to objectives and I don't see how a kill based mode would fit in there. Despite all the negative feedback the game got, I'm still going to get it sometime. It looks like a lot of fun and the customisation is what's really grabbing my attention, but since L.A. Noire is released next week I'll be getting Brink later. For people who are still on the fence about the game, I'd like to recommend the following videos:

http://www.justin.tv/brandon505/b/285552819

He has some videos of the Xbox version too, but I'd recommend to watch these first, because they show the first time he's playing Brink.
KSU BIGMIKE
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 20:39
DLC is free because this game is shit! Please let there be no achievements with this DLC!
Its all about the rip'n and the Tear'n
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 20:42
Love this game. Hopefully achievements roll in with that dlc.
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MandalorianSage
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 20:46
Horrible lag in 8 vs 8 games. So instead of fixing lag their answer is to limit matches to 4 vs 4. Lame.
LobsterParty
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 21:03
I guess I should try this game out with multiplayer. Have 2 levels left, and the game has gone from being a really enjoyable game to one of the worst games I have ever played. I would have to say that is due to the idiotic computers on your side, and the sharpshooters on the other team who can lob a grenade to your feet every time from every angle. Feel like I'm playing World At War on veteran difficulty.
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 21:06
Right, so everyone on here (well almost everyone) was so stoked about this game-there were numerous news posts etc and very little negativity about it.

What went wrong?
The word is bought, NOT brought. Saying brought just makes you look like a moron.
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 21:12
grex9101 said:Right, so everyone on here (well almost everyone) was so stoked about this game-there were numerous news posts etc and very little negativity about it.

What went wrong?
The game sucked.
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Posted on 15 May 11 at 21:41, Edited on 15 May 11 at 21:42 by smallest kiss
Avisole said:grex9101 said:What went wrong?The game sucked. This.