Respawn Entertainment has announced an official trial period for a solo ranked queue alongside a title update addressing several critical gameplay bugs. The matchmaking experiment will temporarily alter how high-tier players compete in the battle royale’s ranked playlist.
- The solo ranked queue test runs from June 30 through July 13.
- Players in Diamond rank and above are restricted to solo queuing only.
- Premade squads are completely disabled for high-tier ranked lobbies during the event.
- The update fixes bugs regarding Mirage audio, dropship landing errors, and missing high-tier drop zones.
- Developers are investigating performance drops and game crashes tied to error code truck.
- Dead teammates have temporarily lost the ability to ping the map.
Solo Ranked Queue Test Details and Schedule
The upcoming matchmaking test is scheduled to begin on June 30 and will conclude on July 13. This two-week trial aims to evaluate the health of competitive matchmaking when individual skill is prioritized over premade team coordination.
High-Tier Queue Restrictions
The restrictions for this test strictly target upper-tier players. Anyone competing at Diamond rank or higher will no longer be permitted to enter the ranked playlist with a premade party. The matchmaking system will force these players to search for matches individually to ensure a level playing field.
| Ranked Tier | Matchmaking Rules | Party Restrictions |
| Bronze to Platinum | Standard Queue | Premade Squads Allowed |
| Diamond to Apex Predator | Solo Queue Only | Premade Squads Disabled |
Patch Notes and Bug Fixes
Alongside the matchmaking test, developers deployed a hotfix to address several automated systems and gameplay glitches that have disrupted recent matches.
Resolved Gameplay Issues
- Audio adjustments have stopped unprompted Mirage voicelines from triggering during matches.
- A physics issue where players lost control of their legend upon landing from the dropship has been resolved.
- An error that removed the intended drop zone from high-tier ranked matches has been corrected.
Ongoing Technical Investigations
Respawn Entertainment confirmed that the development team is actively tracking several performance issues that require further diagnostic data before a final patch can be deployed.
Performance and Stability Tracking
Engineers are working toward a definitive fix for players experiencing sudden client crashes associated with error code truck. Match data is also being analyzed to find the root cause of recent drops in framerates across multiple platforms.
Temporarily Deactivated Communication Features
The ability for dead teammates to ping on the map has been temporarily deactivated to reduce visual clutter and potential griefing. The developers stated that this restriction is a temporary measure and the feature will return in a future update.
The upcoming solo queue trial represents a significant shift for competitive Apex Legends. By assessing how individual players perform without the advantage of premade squads, Respawn Entertainment hopes to gather critical data to improve long-term ranked balance and software stability.
