How to turn off skill based matchmaking in Fortnite (Chapter 4 Season 3)


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The topic of how to turn off skill based matchmaking in Fortnite is always a crucial one within the fanbase. As battle royale games go, Fortnite is one of the more forgiving options. That said, everybody wants their matches to be slightly easier, thus increasing your chance of coming away with a coveted Victory Royale.

As such, we'll explain how to get into bot lobbies in Fortnite. It isn't as straightforward as it sounds given the game's use of skill based matchmaking, to ensure you're never out of your depth in a match.

How to get into Fortnite bot lobbies

It may come as bad news to Fortnite players looking to scoop up some easier victories, but there isn't a straightforward way to get into bot lobbies. Because the game operates via skill based matchmaking, the only way to do it is to simply perform much worse in-game.

Therefore, you could technically go AFK in matches to die early and lower your skill level, but it doesn't seem worth it for the amount of time it would take - and the risk of getting in trouble for reverse boosting.

Can you turn off skill based matchmaking in Fortnite?

Unfortunately, there is no possible way to turn off SBMM within Fortnite.

This has been consistent across the game since they implemented SBMM back in previous seasons.

Just a reminder, Fortnite takes the following into consideration when putting you into a lobby.

  • K/D
  • Win %

So, the better you perform over the course of a few Fortnite matches, the higher your SBMM will rise. Therefore, if you are looking to get into 'bot' lobbies; then you are going to need to perform worse than usual over multiple days. This may be infuriating to some of you, but it can lead to some easier matches in the long run!

That's it for our look at Fortnite bot lobbies! For more on the game, feel free to check out the rarest Fortnite skins, as well as the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 battle pass.

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