SUNCORE SLAM Online Matches, Ranked Play and Leaderboards

Compete against other players, challenge friends and track your performance through SUNCORE SLAM's online features.

1. Can I play SUNCORE SLAM against other people?

Yes.

SUNCORE SLAM supports online matches against real players.

Open ONLINE from the game screen to access the available match types.

2. What online match types are available?

SUNCORE SLAM offers three online modes.

QUICK MATCH

Casual online matches against available players.

Quick Match is first to five points and does not affect your ranked rating.

PRIVATE DUEL

Play against a friend using a private code or invitation link.

RANKED

Compete in rated matches against other signed-in SAN accounts.

Ranked matches require a SAN account and a sufficiently stable connection.

3. Can guests play online?

Yes.

Guests can participate in Quick Match and Private Duel.

You must sign in to participate in Ranked matches.

4. How do I challenge a friend?

1. Open ONLINE.
2. Select PRIVATE DUEL.
3. Select MAKE A CODE.
4. Share the six-character code or invitation link with your friend.
5. Ask your friend to enter the code and select JOIN.

Private duel codes expire after ten minutes if nobody joins.

If your code expires, create a new one.

5. How do Ranked matches work?

Ranked matches are competitive games that contribute to your ranked rating.

To participate:

1. Sign in to your SAN account.
2. Open ONLINE.
3. Select RANKED.
4. Make sure your connection is stable.
5. Select FIND A RANKED MATCH.

Ranked requires a connection below 150 milliseconds.

6. Why am I not appearing on THE BOARD?

THE BOARD displays ranked players after they have completed five ranked matches.

Your first matches appear as PLACING.

Once you have completed the placement requirement, your ranking can appear on THE BOARD.

7. When does the current ranked season end?

According to the current SUNCORE SLAM season information, SEASON 1 ends on January 16, 2027, at 16:00 UTC.

For updates about later seasons, visit the SAN Discord.

8. Are online rules different from campaign rules?

Yes.

Online matches have some differences:

• Matches are first to five points.
• Successful catches return shots at the same speed.
• GOOD and OK catch-speed reductions do not apply.
• When the return timer expires, a slow shot is automatically sent instead of losing the point through TIME.

These rules help keep online matches consistent.

9. What equipment can I use online?

Online loadouts include:

• Two abilities
• Two perks
• One technique

All five techniques are available online.

Your loadout is locked when you select READY.

Pieces that have not been verified for online use are excluded from the match and listed for you.

10. Am I playing against real people or bots?

SUNCORE SLAM online opponents are real players.

Online points are verified by SAN's server, which evaluates player inputs and timing.

11. What happens if my connection drops?

The game displays connection quality through YOUR LINE.

A connection above 400 milliseconds cannot participate in online play.

If a player disconnects during a match, the game pauses and allows up to 20 seconds for reconnection.

Each player has a total pause allowance of 30 seconds.

A rematch requires both players to agree within 30 seconds.

12. Do online matches award XP?

No.

Online matches do not award FIGHTER LEVEL XP, PLAYER LEVEL XP or daily mission progress.

They can contribute to:

• Your fighter's online record
• Ranked rating, when eligible
• YOUR STATS
• Game points for Quick Match and Ranked

13. What are game points?

Game points determine your position on the SUNCORE SLAM LEADERBOARD.

They are earned from eligible campaign fights, Quick Match and Ranked matches verified by SAN's server.

Game points are separate from:

• Points scored within an individual fight
• PLAYER LEVEL XP
• FIGHTER LEVEL XP
• SAN STATUS Status Points

These systems do not convert into one another.

14. How do I earn game points?

Eligible campaign fights award game points based on performance and certain campaign bonuses.

Quick Match and Ranked matches award game points for scoring and winning.

Private Duels do not award game points.

Only your first 20 eligible fights per UTC day count toward game points.

The same opponent can count up to three times per day.

15. How does the SUNCORE SLAM LEADERBOARD work?

Open:

MENU > LEADERBOARD

You can view three ranking periods:

• THIS WEEK
• THIS MONTH
• ALL TIME

The weekly period begins Monday at 00:00 UTC.

Monthly rankings follow the UTC calendar month.

The leaderboard displays the top 50 players and your own row with your actual rank.

If players have equal game points, ties are decided by wins during the period, followed by who reached the score first.

16. Why am I not on the LEADERBOARD?

Possible reasons include:

• You are playing as a guest.
• You have not completed a qualifying fight or scored points during the selected period.
• You have chosen to hide your name from the boards.

Sign in to your SAN account and check your leaderboard settings.

17. How do I hide my name from the leaderboards?

1. Open MENU.
2. Select ACCOUNT.
3. Find YOUR NAME ON THE BOARD.
4. Untick Show me on the ranked board.
5. Select SAVE.

This setting hides your name from both the ranked board and the public LEADERBOARD.

18. How do I change the name other players see?

Open ONLINE and find YOUR NAME ONLINE.

You can enter a name of up to 16 characters.

If you do not set a separate online name, other players see your fighter's name.

Your email address is not displayed.

19. What is YOUR STATS?

Open:

MENU > YOUR STATS

This section displays eligible gameplay statistics, including:

• Days played
• Playing streaks
• Active time
• Campaign and online wins and losses
• Game points and rankings
• Accessories unlocked
• Boss progression

A day counts when you complete an eligible fight or match during that UTC day.

20. Are there prizes or competitions?

No competition or prize event is currently running according to the supplied SUNCORE SLAM information.

Game points determine leaderboard rankings but do not automatically award prizes.

For announcements, visit the SAN Discord.

21. Where can I get online gameplay support?

For matchmaking, connection or leaderboard questions, visit the SAN Discord or contact the SAN Sound Help Center.