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'''Competitive''' is a ranked game mode in [[Counter-Strike 2]] that uses map-specific skill groups to track player performance. It is one of two main ranked modes alongside [[Premier (Game Mode)|Premier]].

== Overview ==
Competitive mode is the traditional ranked matchmaking experience from CS:GO, updated for CS2. Unlike [[Premier (Game Mode)|Premier]], Competitive assigns separate skill groups (ranks) for each map, allowing players to track their performance on individual maps. There is no map veto phase; instead, players select which maps they want to queue for before searching for a match.

== Rules and Format ==
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! Setting !! Value
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| '''Players''' || 5v5
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| '''Rounds to Win''' || 13
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| '''Total Rounds''' || Up to 24 (no overtime)
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| '''Round Time''' || 1:55
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| '''Bomb Timer''' || 40 seconds
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| '''Freeze Time''' || 15 seconds
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| '''Buy Time''' || 20 seconds
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| '''Side Switch''' || After 12 rounds
|}

== Ranking System ==
Competitive mode uses the traditional CS:GO ranking system with 18 skill groups:

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! Tier !! Ranks
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| '''Silver''' || Silver I, Silver II, Silver III, Silver IV, Silver Elite, Silver Elite Master
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| '''Gold Nova''' || Gold Nova I, Gold Nova II, Gold Nova III, Gold Nova Master
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| '''Master Guardian''' || Master Guardian I, Master Guardian II, Master Guardian Elite, Distinguished Master Guardian
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| '''Eagle+''' || Legendary Eagle, Legendary Eagle Master, Supreme Master First Class, The Global Elite
|}

Each map has its own separate rank, meaning a player could be Global Elite on [[Dust II]] but Gold Nova on [[Ancient]].

== How It Differs from Premier ==
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! Feature !! Competitive !! [[Premier (Game Mode)|Premier]]
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| '''Rank Type''' || Skill groups (per map) || CS Rating (global number)
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| '''Map Selection''' || Player chooses maps to queue || Map veto phase
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| '''Overtime''' || No || Yes
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| '''Pick/Ban''' || No || Yes
|}

== Tips for Competitive Mode ==
* '''Select maps you know well''' since you can choose exactly which maps to queue for.
* Your rank on each map is '''independent''', so focus on improving map-by-map.
* '''Communication''' with teammates is essential for coordinating strategies and [[Economy System|economy]].
* '''Learn utility lineups''' for your favorite maps. See [[Utility Usage]] for details.
* Competitive mode is a good '''stepping stone''' to Premier for newer players.

[[Category:Game Modes]]