Today’s update Valve finally focuses on improving the matchmaking experience.

Quality matchmaking is a core component of an enjoyable Dota session, and today’s changes work to address several issues that can affect the player experience when queuing for a game.

Finally it is happening. Also let me know how you guys feel about the changes.

Here are the changes summarised:

LINKED PHONE NUMBER
Right now everyone needs to add a phone number to play MMR games.

SOLO MMR QUEUE
When playing solo MMR you can choose between 10 solo player, or normal solo. But i can't seem to find that function anywhere yet =.=

PARTY MMR CHANGES
New Party MMR system will calculate and take the average of your solo and party MMR.
eg: solo 4000, party 2000 = new system 3000 mmr

MATCHMAKING BEHAVIOR
LP games now have time ban + games ban. (up to 4 days)
Improved intentional feeding detection.
Improved botting detection. Permanent ban.

REGIONAL CHANGES
Ranked Matchmaking will no longer be available in these 3 countries
-South Africa
-India
-Dubai