MetaDraft Dev Update: What We're Building Next
A look at what's new in MetaDraft and what's coming — including the iOS app, live scoring, MMR matchmaking, and more.
MetaDraft is evolving fast. Here's a peek behind the curtain at what we've shipped recently and what's on the roadmap.
Recently Shipped
Live Scoring
Your starters now score in real-time as NBA games happen. Watch your fantasy points tick up as your players hit shots, grab boards, and lock down on defense. Scores refresh every minute during game hours, and synergy bonuses are applied live.
MMR Matchmaking
We've rolled out a proper matchmaking system. Every player has a hidden MMR (matchmaking rating) that adjusts based on your finish position in each draft. You'll be matched against players of similar skill, with rank tiers from Bronze through Diamond. Play 5 games to complete your placement and earn your rank badge.
Synergy System
The 8 synergy compositions are live, each with 3 focus options for 24 total build paths. This is the core strategic layer of MetaDraft — draft with purpose, build with intention, and earn bonus points that separate you from the pack.
Nightly Slates
MetaDraft now automatically syncs with the NBA schedule. Every day, the slate updates with tonight's games, player matchups, and injury reports. No stale data — your draft pool always reflects who's actually playing.
What's Next
iOS App (In Development)
We're building a native iOS app in SwiftUI. The draft experience, scoreboard, live scoring, and leaderboard are all coming to your phone. Expect the same fast-paced 30-second rounds, optimized for mobile.
Head-to-Head Mode
Right now, all 8 players draft from the same pool. We're exploring a 1v1 mode where two players face off directly — same pool, higher stakes, more mind games.
Draft Replays
Want to review your draft decisions? We're working on a replay system that lets you step through each round, see what was available, and understand where you could have optimized.
Social Features
Friend lists, direct challenges, and draft lobbies are on the roadmap. MetaDraft is more fun with friends, and we want to make it easy to set up a regular draft night.
Expanded Sports
Basketball is just the beginning. The MetaDraft format — timed rounds, scarcity pool, synergy builds — works for any sport with nightly action. Stay tuned.
Built in Public
We're a small team building MetaDraft because we love fantasy sports and think the drafting experience deserves more depth. If you have ideas, feedback, or want to get involved, we're listening.
Play a draft tonight, climb the leaderboard, and help us shape what MetaDraft becomes next.