Dev diary: the new lobby

The lobby is where every match begins, so it got a full makeover. Everything you need before a battle now fits on a single screen.

Rooms at a glance

Each room card shows its mode, how many players have joined and whether it is waiting or full. Hover over a room to see who is on Side A and Side B, and look for the padlock on private rooms and the badge on rooms where a friend is playing. Filter by all rooms, waiting rooms or friends, or create your own room in one click.

Chat with eight channels

The chat now has eight channels, emojis and commands: type /help or /h to see the full list. The player panel shows everyone in the channel and, in a separate tab, your online friends.

Ranking and shortcuts

The ranking is one click away from the top bar, and options, reports and game info sit in the corner of the screen. We will keep polishing the lobby throughout the closed beta, so send us your feedback.