SBMM Watch

Every post about skill-based matchmaking / bot lobbies / EOMM — 2020-04-24 → 2026-06-11. Sentiment scored per-post (Twitter-tuned model).

Total SBMM posts
4,584
4,584 sentiment-scored
Negative
66%
3,030 posts
Positive
6%
297 posts · 27% neutral
Peak day
478
2026-06-08

Posts per day

Sentiment split

Sentiment over time (weekly)

Epic's response

Restoration of Bot Lobbies and Casual Play Modes explained
@EpicTofuChris: “@rainbearkee @KiriBuilds we could revert back exactly to where it was, but I would predict we'd see more "why is matchmaking so uneven" and "why are there so many sharks in the lobby" it was actually”
Urgent Revert of December 9th SBMM Changes explained
@EpicTofuChris: “@rainbearkee @KiriBuilds and we fully acknowledge it makes it harder for noobs and couch co-op type moments b/w family, friends of various skill. we tuned it down a bit, i.e. introduced a bit more unf”

Who's posting

player3,938
unknown231
epic_partner210
news_leaker185
epic_staff14
bot_spam6

Loudest SBMM posts

@FortniteStatus news_leaker positive ♥ 9,031
What a live event! We know some of you ran into matchmaking errors while trying to experience Shattered in a party. The Dark Voyager rules on - everyone who attended the event wi
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 7,076
‼ We're still working on bringing Fortnite back online and restoring matchmaking to normal. Players currently logged in may see themselves kicked from the game while work to bring
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 4,089
Calling all hunters! ⏰ Downtime for v37.40 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker positive ♥ 4,052
✅ Fortnite game servers are back online now and players are matchmaking successfully. We'll continue to monitor server health to ensure everything has returned to normal.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 3,467
🔙 OG classics make their return to Battle Royale! Downtime for v39.51 begins at 4 AM ET (9 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand: https://t.co/9aeRju4Ctc
@gigis_lab player negative ♥ 3,020
You are not serious at all You are telling me you are working harder than like 3 years ago when we used to have cool live events ? The maintenance? The whole lobby is falling a
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,947
🔵⚔️🔴 Downtime for v40.41 begins tonight at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) to prepare for the end-of-season live event on Friday, June 5. Matchmaking will end shortly beforehand: https://t.co/
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,869
⏰ Scheduled maintenance ahead! Downtime for v37.51 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,850
Built for battle. Driven by justice. Downtime for v36.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand. https://t.co/lhNr7cBlG4
@FortniteStatus news_leaker negative ♥ 2,794
⚠️ We're aware that players may be experiencing matchmaking errors when trying to play Fortnite. We're actively working on this and will provide an update when we have one: htt
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,710
Answer the call and jump in tomorrow for the latest Zero Build changes in Battle Royale! Downtime for v40.40 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehan
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,673
⏰ A game update will be released tomorrow! Downtime for v37.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,546
🔜 Air strike online in BR. Ranked Reload climb begins anew. ⏰ Downtime for v37.10 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker negative ♥ 2,450
🚫We are aware that some players may be experiencing matchmaking errors or waiting longer than usual to drop into matches. We are looking into this and will keep you updated.
@FortniteStatus news_leaker neutral ♥ 2,393
⏰Downtime for v36.30 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.