CS2 Premier Ranks Compared to CSGO Competitive Matchmaking Ranks – Rank Distribution Explained

Back in the day, we’ve had dozens of ranks for competitive matchmaking that we’ve gotten used to and knew our place. These days, Premier rankings messed everything up. Let’s have a look at the rank distribution in Premier mode and how they compare to the old CSGO competitive matchmaking ranks.

What Rating Brackets Are There in Premier Mode in CS2?

There are seven different rating brackets in Premier Mode in CS2 at this moment:

• Gray – Between 1,000 and 4,999.
• Light Blue – Between 5,000 and 9,999.
• Dark Blue – Between 10,000 and 14,999.
• Purple – Between 15,000 and 19,999.
• Pink – Between 20,000 and 24,999.
• Red – Between 25,000 and 29,999.
• Yellow – 30,000 and above.

CS2 Premier Ranks Distribution

• Gray – Less than 10%
• Light Blue – Less than 30%
• Dark Blue – Less than 35%
• Purple – Less than 15%
• Pink – Less than 5%
• Red – Less than 3%
• Yellow – Less than 1%

How Does the Old CSGO Competitive Matchmaking Rating Translate into Premier Rating in CS2?

• Gray – Silver 1, Silver 2, Silver 3, Silver 4, Silver Elite and Silver Elite Master
• Light Blue – Gold Nova 1, Gold Nova 2, Gold Nova 3 and Gold Nova Master
• Dark Blue – Master Guardian 1 and Master Guardian 2
• Purple – Master Guardian Elite and Distinguished Master Guardian
• Pink – Legendary Eagle, Legendary Eagle Master, and Supreme Master First Class
• Red – Supreme Master First Class and Global Elite
• Yellow – Global Elite

Can You Reset Your Premier Rank in CS2?

Yes, you can reset your Premier Rank in CS2. I’ve found out about that accidentally. When I started playing CS2 after the official release, I kept getting Global Elite-level players (realistically speaking, I was always between MG and LEM, so I’m pretty casual and couldn’t handle that level). I got pulverized heavily and wanted to see how low I could go, but unfortunately, my PC died. I couldn’t play for a month, and my rank was reset due to inactivity. After winning a match on my new PC, I got a new rating that was 10,000 points higher than my previously known rating, so the “climb from the bottom” project had to be scrapped.

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