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I’m experiencing network problems / lag during multiplayer matches
Some players have reported instances of latency problems that have prevented them from playing and enjoying the game as expected. We have since released an update for both the 360 and PS3 versions of Brink which serves as a temporary fix for those experiencing networking issues.

This update was a configuration change that altered the number of human players when matchmaking for “Campaign” and most “Freeplay” modes to a maximum of four, with the remaining spots being populated by bots. This allows those connecting to and hosting multiplayer matches - particularly those with lower upstream bandwidth - to more reliably find and connect to quality matches via the matchmaking process, resulting in less lag and more fun. This is a temporary measure while we continue to produce, test, and certify a major game update to improve the overall online experience.

For players who haven’t experienced lag, we still support full 8v8 on all maps: via the newly created “Big Teams” option in Freeplay Mode, and through custom settings in Private matches.
Until the next game update is released, here’s what you can do to improve your multiplayer experience should you still encounter problems:

• Check your opponent’s network connection / ping:
  
• Players with very low bandwidth connections can have a negative impact on the overall network performance of the game.
  
• You are able to view other player’s connection quality easily by viewing the scoreboard and determining if this is the likely cause.
  
• To view other player’s connection quality, press Start during a match and select the Scoreboard option to display all other players
  
• Other Human player bandwidth values are shown on the right hand side of their name as a traffic light value. Anyone that is showing orange or red means they have a bad connection and could potentially be causing the match to become disrupted...

Note: You can also view the opposing team scoreboard since the problem may be with a player on the opposite team. To do this press R1 for PS3 or RB for XBOX 360 while on the scoreboard

• Should you see more players showing RED than GREEN on their status, you should exit this game, return to the main menu and attempt to join another game on a new connection.
  
• The matchmaking system will then attempt to place you in a more suitable game

We continue to make progress with improving the network performance of Brink, and we will be soon releasing an additional update that addresses this.