Intentionally Performing Poorly (Reverse Boosting)
Reverse boosting is a method used by players who intentionally perform badly in online matches to manipulate the game’s matchmaking system. The goal is to lower their skill rating or matchmaking rank so that future games become much easier, often filled with low-skill players or even AI-controlled bots. It’s a controversial tactic that blurs the line between strategy and exploitation.

How It Works
Most online multiplayer games today use Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM), a system that tries to pair players of similar skill levels together for fair competition. However, when a player repeatedly underperforms—by dying on purpose, dealing no damage, or failing objectives—the system starts to classify them as a low-skill player. Over time, this leads to placement in easier lobbies, where that same player can then start playing normally and dominate the competition.

This is especially common in games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Apex Legends, where reverse boosters might go several games with 0 kills and 20+ deaths, only to explode with 30+ kills in the next match once they’re in a soft lobby.

Why Players Do It
Reverse boosting can offer short-term benefits such as:

Easier lobbies with less skilled or bot opponents

Higher kill games and inflated stats

Faster completion of challenges or missions

A less stressful or more “fun” experience

But these benefits come at a cost, not just to the system, but to other players.

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