No one believes your skills in the game even if you had the best aim and the most wins, till you unlock your Rank. It is a direct representation of your skills in Counter-Strike 2, and also your experience with the game. The better you are with your team, individual skills, and understanding of the game mechanics, the higher rank you will unlock in the game. It is that simple! But, with the release of CS2, players were wondering how many matches to win to unlock rank in CS2. In Short, you will have to play 10 consecutive Competitive Matches to unlock your Rank in the game. But, things have changed and it is not that simple now. Let me explain!
CS2 Rank Modes Explained!
Unlike the previous Counter-Strike, known as CSGO or Counter-Strike Global Offensive, players can now enjoy “Premier Rank Match“, which is a notch above the typical Competitive Match.
Both of these are completely different from one another. The old OG players know that you have to reach a specific level to unlock the Competitive Ranking in the game. Then, the Rank you unlock is a measure of how well you played in those games of yours.
For the Competitive Game Mode, you don’t need the Prime Status, you just have to play 10 games, known as the placement matches and you will receive your rank, just like the previous game.
But what has changed in CS2? Previously, if you played the game on different maps, the placement and the ranks were the same. But, in CS2, the ranking system is attached to your map.
Each of the Premier Maps will give you a different competitive ranking for the player. Also, the ELO numbers for players are shown. As a result of all this, you can’t queue all the maps in CS2 Premier Mode. You will have to go through a specific ban phase and map selection.
How many Matches to Unlock Rank in CS2?
Just like we already mentioned, you have to play 10 Matches to Unlock your Rank in CS2 (Counter-Strike 2). But, the Competitive Rank is different from your Prime Mode Rank, and the latter one depends on the map performance, instead of your overall performance.
So, just start CS2, and play 10 games to unlock your Rank in the Competitive Game Mode. Remember that your performance and stats in these Game Modes, besides your Win/Loss, will matter most.
Tips to Unlock Higher Rank in CS2
- Before starting a Competitive Match, do a warmup in the normal match or through 3rd party software like 3D Aim Trainer
- Always play Competitive Match when you feel like playing and winning
- Don’t let toxicity get to you. Mute players, who are rude, from the scoreboard
- Play using an Ethernet Cable attached to your system. It has the best internet speed
- Use crosshairs from professionals. Copy their code and paste it into the Crosshair settings. You can also use the Console Command to Change Crosshair.
- If you are winning, don’t exceed your luck by playing more games than you can afford
- If you are losing, don’t let the addiction of winning get to you. If you lose, step back, and come when you feel good
By the way, CS2 is having a hard time nowadays, as players can’t find a match in CS2. Some who can, are suffering from server instability. So, it is not a good idea to play competitive matches during this period.
