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Matchmaking concepts

This section describes how SmartMatch matchmaking groups players based on their information and the matchmaking request for the players who…

Using smartmatch matchmaking

Use XBOX SmartMatch matchmaking to create match ticket sessions, set player attributes, manage QoS, and reuse game sessions in your multiplayer title.

Target session initialization and QoS

This topic describes how a title confirms that enough players have joined and can connect when they’re matched into a target session.

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Last modified on October 30, 2026