We aren't actually hosting any battle mode servers right now. The ones that are currently available are community hosted as part of the server files test.
Any plans to include a one round battle mode to matchmaking?
If skirmish mode continues to be unpopulated and battle mode continues to be populated doesn't it make sense to insert battle mode into the matchmaking system?
The worst part of battle mode is waiting for a new round after you die so doesn't it make sense to use a one round battle matchmaking format similar to fortnite (where if you die you simply quit the match and rejoin a new game quickly through matchmaking)?
I know this is a far off goal as the current population can fit into a single server and therefore the current multi-round system works better; but one day, when more people come to the game, having a 1 round battle design will help you retain more players by not having players wait for an entire match to end before being able to respawn and play again.
I know this a lot of work and you are trying to finish the game instead of adding new features but the large scale battles of the mount and blade series is something entirely unique to this franchise and I feel if you just focus on what this games does well and put a little effort in developing a proper matchmaking system that plays into this unique gameplay you will see the surge of players that you have been missing so far.
Please consider this implementation and thank you for your hard work.
