You get bots for the first few games, then around 700-1200xp you start getting into real games with other players. It's not bad. I like the way you can start off with various hulls and such without having to wait for the rest to drop in boxes.
Bro, game sucks right now for new players. I tried it, and after a certain rank when you start playing with actual players they just demolish you cuz of the way higher GS and ranks overall. Fuck this game bro