H1Z1's PC version begins transformation into Z1 Battle Royale
H1Z1 for PC has had a bit of a rough time. Despite H1Z1's recent success on PlayStation, the PC version has been dogged by complaints from the community about irregular updates and clunky mechanics, while the original Just Survive mode is to shut entirely in October. It's a problem Daybreak is trying to tackle: the developer recently appointed a new PC lead (Jace Hall), reformed the dev team, and is now making some major changes to the PC version.
The H1Z1 PC version is shortly to be renamed Z1 Battle Royale, and the new patch is the "first major step" in this transformation process. Apparently the team is making efforts to listen to the community "to prioritise features and changes that return the game to its roots as the world's most competitive BR Game".
According to the patch notes for release 1.0, one of the biggest changes includes reduced matchmaking times. Solo players will be matched based on account level, and instead of a potential wait of eight minutes, time spent in the lobby is now capped at 135 seconds - with only two players required for a match to start. Importantly, all matches will count as ranked, meaning players will still be able to progress even with small numbers of players.
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