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Blizzard has been trying to come up with solutions to matchmaking to make it create healthier matches for everyone.

Due to a recent update, groups are now categorized as Wide Groups or Narrow Groups.

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What Is A Wide Match?

A Wide Match means that theranks of the players in a Competitive lobby are far apart.

When in a Wide Group, you will only beplaced against other Wide Groups, creating a Wide Match.

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Can You Still Rank Up In A Wide Match?

Yes, you might still rank up in a Wide Match, it will just be more challenging.

A wide range deduces chances of being able to play at your level.

Overwatch 2 Group Restrictions Update Summary

The highest-ranked player in your group will be the one negatively affecting your rank progression.

The more that the difference in rank increases, the more your rank progression will decrease.

The higher your buddy’s rank is, the less likely you will be able to rank up.

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Can You Opt Out Of Wide Match?

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Yes, you might opt out of a Wide Match.

It alsoprevents players from being carried by a friendinto climbing ranks that they do not deserve.

Wide Matches reduce your chancesof ranking up and progressing in Competitive.Narrow Matches increase your chancesof ranking up and progressing.

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