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Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) will have a ranked mode with skill-based matchmaking and it will be part of Valve’s plans to overhaul Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Valve is yet to reveal anything official about what changes are coming to the game’s ranked mode, but the core structure of the ranked system is unlikely to change. We can expect fine-tuning to the matchmaking and better anti-cheat measures, but outside of that do not expect much to change. Here’s everything you need to know about Counter-Strike 2’s ranked system.
Counter-Strike 2: All Skill Tiers
If Counter-Strike 2 carries over the same CS:GO ranked system, we will have a total of 18 ranks spread across six tiers. Your rank is an indication of your skill level as well as the skill level of everyone else in the lobby. Here is a look at what the Counter-Strike 2 skill tiers should look like if Valve does not make any changes.
Silver
Silver I
Silver II
Silver III
Silver IV
Silver Elite
Silver Elite Master
Gold
Gold Nova I
Gold Nova II
Gold Nova III
Gold Nova Master
Master Guardian
Master Guardian I
Master Guardian II
Master Guardian Elite
Distinguished Master Guardian
Legendary Eagle
Legendary Eagle
Legendary Eagle Master
Master
Supreme Master First Class
Global Elite
Counter-Strike 2: Live VAC Bans are Coming
Players who are part of the ongoing Counter-Strike 2 limited beta test have discovered that there is a system in place that automatically bans players in the middle of a game if they are caught cheating through Valve Anti Cheat (VAC). This is something that will change the ranked experience for players and prevent any unfair wins or losses.
If your match is canceled due to a cheater being banned, you will not gain or lose any matchmaking rating (MMR). Do note that queueing with cheaters intentionally can have consequences and you should actively report cheaters in case you run into any.
In case you want to give the game a try on any of the compatible platforms, you can check out our guide on how to play Counter-Strike 2’s Limited Beta Test. You can also check out our guide that discusses Counter-Strike 2’s console release.
