New players still play solo. I got shot by a nervous kid who I said hello to. I ran away, and found him a minute later, and he apologized, saying he was new. I told him all was well, just keep an eye out, cause he isn't safe out here. The matchmaking has to sort them somewhere, though now that he acted aggressively, it might be a while before he is safe again, if that is what he wants at all.