Bungie ‘having conversations’ about Raid matchmaking for Destiny

Bungie community chief David “DeeJ” Dague has said the developer is having discussions about bringing matchmaking to Destiny’s Raids.

In a Bungie Weekly Update, Dague responded to a question asking if matchmaking was possible.

“That’s a really tricky topic.

“You don’t need to sell us too hard on the value of Matchmaking at Bungie. It’s something we helped to pioneer. Yet, we understand its limitations. In the recipe of a Bungie game, Matchmaking has always contributed the ingredient of a team built to play one match of competitive multiplayer. As you’ve probably witnessed in recent weeks (or years), many of those fresh allies have failed to go the distance together.”

He continues: “The best I can do to answer your question is to let you know that you’ve been heard. We’re having conversations about how Matchmaking might support the more challenging activities in Destiny. It’s a start. Keep sounding off about it, and maybe someday some matchmade Fireteam mates will hear you, too.”

Dague also hinted at the possibility of private matches. “I totally get [the want for private matches]. I want that, too. I’ll keep bringing it up. In the meantime, I’ll have some dares and challenges to issue to the competitive community. Keep your sights trained on us.”