The plain-English version
Selecting compatible players or groups for a multiplayer session according to defined criteria.
Why it matters
The criteria may include mode, connection quality, party constraints, and progression, with explicit tradeoffs in wait time.
Let’s make it click
A small cooperative game prioritizes parties that can use the same mode and region, then reports queue status clearly.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
A matching result does not mean the game session was successfully created or that every participant connected.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Matching compatible participants and connecting to a gameplay session are distinct stages in the lobby flow.