Why would I search to see if a multiplayer shooter has custom games? It's literally standard across the industry, I would have no reason to expect any game to lack it. I am going to play the game, I bought it after all. I'm more just shocked that the game still managed to disappoint me after only 8 bucks, I honestly would have never imagined it to lack this particular feature.
I too must say that I've waited more than a year now on the private matches...
The game will not die without them, but having private matches will certainly give the game a boost. Not only does it allow PC players to play together and test things out, but it would also allow creators to make amazing content and thus freely advertise the game further. Imagen content creators to be able to create servers in which they can play or test together with followers. It would also allow the amazing artists to get more cinematic footage/photos easily from the game.
I hope after the new game mode, the developers will focus on Quality of Life changes, bugfixes, maps, weapons and private matches.
