Valve has heeded the calls of the community and made significant changes to the player skill assessment system in the latest iteration of Counter-Strike, known as Counter-Strike 2. In this new version, players will no longer be constrained by the Global Elite rank limit; they now have the opportunity to continually advance their ranks. This transformation comes courtesy of the introduction of CS Rating, a system that has long been in use in Dota.
In the realm of gameplay modes, Matchmaking, a familiar favorite among players, has taken a backseat, with developers now emphasizing Premier mode. In Premier, players are no longer limited to a single map; they must be prepared to compete on various maps, as map selection plays an integral role in the Premier experience.
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So, how does one climb the ranks in CS2 Matchmaking? The standard matchmaking system remains largely unchanged. Players will be categorized into 18 skill groups, ranging from “First Silvers” to “Globals.” To progress, it still typically takes about three to four victories. Playing against teams with higher ranks than yours will expedite your ascent.
Here are the ranks in CS2 Matchmaking for individual maps:
- Silver I
- Silver II
- Silver III
- Silver IV
- Silver Elite
- Silver Elite Master
- Gold Nova I
- Gold Nova II
- Gold Nova III
- Gold Nova Master
- Master Guardian I
- Master Guardian II
- Master Guardian Elite
- Distinguished Master Guardian
- Legendary Eagle
- Legendary Eagle Master
- Supreme Master First Class
- Global Elite
Now, let’s delve into how you can improve your rank in Premier mode. This is where things become a bit more intricate. CS Rating in Premier is akin to the ELO system used on the FACEIT platform. Teammates and opponents are selected based on their point totals, and the rewards for victories and losses are calculated using a mysterious formula, likely factoring in rank differences.
At the time of this publication, the highest rating in CS2 slightly exceeds 30,000. If you didn’t accumulate many points initially, don’t be disheartened. For instance, NAVI sniper Alexander “s1mple” Kostylev, the 2022’s best player, only garnered 19,000 points. Additionally, Andrey “Jerry” Mekhryakov, the former FORZE captain, received a rating of 13,600 based on 12 matches.
To earn your initial points in CS2, you’ll need to complete calibration, which involves winning ten matches. Afterward, you’ll be assigned a rating. Premier mode operates by MR12 rules (12 rounds per half instead of 15), features a 20-second pause before rounds, and allows each team four 30-second timeouts.
The exact factors influencing CS Rating remain undisclosed as of now. Some users believe that points are primarily awarded through victories, while others argue that individual skill plays a more significant role. For the time being, a universally applicable piece of advice is to strive for victory in every match and focus on teamwork, which can benefit all players.