Opti-Match

Learn how to use the Opti-Match feature in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands to find the perfect co-op or solo lobby based on match type, player count, and lag.

Hey there! So, you're looking to jump into some online action in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, and you want to make sure you find the best lobby possible, right? The 'Opti-Match' feature is your best friend here. It's basically your control panel for searching and joining games, letting you filter out the noise and find exactly what you're looking for. Think of it as your personal bouncer for the Ghost Recon party – making sure only the right people get in!

When you're setting up your search, you've got a few key options to play with:

• Match Type: This is pretty straightforward. You can choose to look for games that are 'Cooperative', 'Team' (which usually means PvP), 'Solo', or just 'Any' if you're feeling adventurous and want to see everything available.
• Max Players: Ever found a great server only to realize it's already packed? This setting lets you specify the maximum number of players you want in a lobby. It's super handy if you remember a specific server you liked that always had a certain player limit.
• Min Active Players: If you prefer a lively game with plenty of action, you can set a minimum number of players. This way, you'll only see lobbies that already have a decent crowd.
• Optimal Game Size: This one's a bit of a wildcard. When you create a game, the system suggests a maximum player limit to keep things running smoothly without lag. However, people often go over this limit. If you set this filter to 'On', you'll only see games sticking to the recommended player count. Honestly, most players ignore this and go over the limit anyway, so I usually just turn this option 'Off' to see more lobbies.

Once you've dialed in your preferences, hit the Search button. The game will start looking for lobbies, and you'll see a list of available games. Each one shows you the Server name, Match type, Game type, the current player count versus the maximum allowed (like 5/8 players), its Status, and how much Time is remaining if the game is already in progress. Keep an eye on that colored bar – green means low lag, orange is okay, and red means you'll probably experience some serious connection issues. Pick the one that looks best, hit 'Stop' when you find it, and get ready to join the fight!