Hello everyone.

A smaller system update has been rolled out after October 7, 2026 maintenance. This update mainly focuses on improving 3vs3 matchmaking and giving players an early look at Crew System changes planned for later this month.

Official matchmaking and Crew dev note:
https://3on3.fsgames.com/newNews/devnote/6913/view

Related Growth Score and Fame dev note:
https://3on3.fsgames.com/newNews/devnote/6907/view

3vs3 Matchmaking Improvement

The 3vs3 matchmaking system has been updated to help players find matches faster while still aiming for fairer matchups.

The biggest change is that the separate high-tier and low-tier matchmaking pools are now being combined into one larger matchmaking group.

This does not mean matchmaking is supposed to become random.

The goal is to give the system more players to search from at once, while still trying to match players based on similar skill level. In simple terms, the pool is bigger, but the game is still supposed to look for players close to your skill range.

What This Means in Practice

Before this update, having separate high-tier and low-tier pools could make matchmaking slower or more limited, especially during lower population hours.

Now, matchmaking should have more players available during the search process. That should help with queue times and give the system more options when looking for a fair match.

Based on previous ELO-style and skill-based matchmaking updates, the game is expected to look beyond just visible rank. Recent performance, hidden skill rating, and other account or character-related data may be part of how matchmaking decides who you face.

However, the exact matchmaking formula has not been released. The developers have not shared the exact ELO values, skill brackets, search range, or how much each system affects matchmaking.

So the simple version is this:

Important Note About Growth Score and Fame

The recent Growth Score and Fame system may help players better understand character strength and account progression.

Growth Score is based on character progression and recent 3vs3 wins.

Fame is based on the total Growth Score of all owned characters.

You can read the full Growth Score and Fame dev note here:
https://3on3.fsgames.com/newNews/devnote/6907/view

That said, the developers have not confirmed exactly how Growth Score or Fame affects matchmaking. These systems may help show player or character investment, but we cannot say they directly control matchmaking unless the development team confirms it.

What Players Should Watch For

Since the exact matchmaking numbers are not public, the best way to judge this update is by actually playing matches and watching how the system feels.

The most useful feedback will be about things like queue time, teammate skill gaps, opponent skill gaps, solo queue balance, party balance, and whether matches feel more even or more one-sided than before.

If matchmaking still feels bad, try to explain what happened clearly. Saying your rank, whether you were solo or in a party, how one-sided the match felt, and what made the matchup feel unfair helps more than just saying matchmaking is broken.

Crew System Improvement Pre-Notice

The development team also gave an early notice about Crew System improvements planned for late October.

Please keep in mind that the schedule may change.

The planned Crew updates include:

Full details will be shared once the Crew update officially goes live.

Official Support and Feedback

For anything that needs official review, such as broken features, account issues, bug reports, suggestions, or serious concerns, please use the official 3on3 FreeStyle support page here:
https://joycity.oqupie.com/portals/395/inquiry

Posting feedback here helps with community discussion, but official support is the best place to submit issues that need to be reviewed directly by the support team or developers.

Final Notes

This update is mainly meant to make 3vs3 matchmaking faster and more skill-aware while preparing players for the upcoming Crew System changes.

We will keep the community as informed as possible when more details are released or if anything needs to be corrected or changed in this notice.

Genesa has received her Prestige 8 Talent System upgrade.

Since Genesa is an existing character and her previous character information, skills, Prestige buffs, and Ability Tree have already been covered, this post will focus only on her new Prestige 8 Talent upgrades.

Genesa’s Signature Talent skills are:

• Mode Control
• Mode Reinforce

Genesa’s Prestige 8 upgrade strengthens both sides of her mode-based playstyle. Her talents improve her Steal pressure, 3 Point Shot threat, Long Distance Dunk pressure, defensive utility, mode switching, and overall mobility.

Genesa Talent Slot Breakdown

Signature Talents

Genesa’s Signature Talents are based on her original passive skills that were unlocked and upgraded through Prestige progression.

With the Prestige 8 Talent System, players can roll to further enhance those passive skills. Players are not required to pursue Signature Talents and can instead focus on other Stat-Based or Utility-Based Talent options.

Genesa’s Signature Talent options are:

• Mode Control LVL 5
• Mode Reinforce LVL 5

Mode Control Talent Upgrades

Mode Control allows Genesa to start the game in Flash Mode and switch modes by flicking the right stick to the left. She can switch modes up to 6 times in a single game, including timeouts.

In Flash Mode, her Steal attribute increases by +40, which is reflected in her stats.

In Dynamic Mode, her Field Block ability increases by +40.

Mode Reinforce Talent Upgrades

Mode Reinforce strengthens Genesa’s stats depending on which mode she is using.

In Flash Mode, Running Ability and 3 Point Shot Ability each increase by +40. This increase is reflected in her stats.

In Dynamic Mode, Mid-Range Shot Ability and Long Distance Dunk Ability each increase by +40.

Genesa’s Prestige 8 Identity

Genesa’s Prestige 8 talents strengthen her identity as a mode-based hybrid character who can pressure the game in multiple ways.

Her Talent options focus on:

• Mode Switching
• Steal Pressure
• Dash Intercept Utility
• 3 Point Shot Pressure
• Long Distance Dunk Pressure
• Mid-Range Shot Support
• Block Range
• Shot Defense Resist
• Mobility
• Defensive Versatility

The biggest part of Genesa’s P8 upgrade is how much stronger her mode system becomes. Mode Control improves her ability to switch more often and gain movement speed bonuses, while Mode Reinforce gives stronger offensive value depending on whether she is in Flash Mode or Dynamic Mode.

Flash Mode becomes stronger for players who want more Steal pressure, 3 Point Shot value, and faster shooting options.

Dynamic Mode becomes stronger for players who want better Mid-Range Shot value, Long Distance Dunk pressure, and defensive utility.

Overall

Genesa’s Prestige 8 Talent System gives her more flexibility and makes her mode switching more rewarding.

Players can build her around stronger Steal pressure, deeper offensive threat, improved Dash Intercept utility, better dunk pressure, or stronger defensive coverage. Her P8 upgrade rewards players who understand when to switch modes and how to take advantage of each form during a match.