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	~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:Game Modes}}~~		Counter-Strike 2 offers several game modes for different playstyles.
	~~'''Game Modes''' in [[~~Counter-Strike 2~~]] offer different ways to experience the game, from intense ranked competition to casual fun. CS2 features six official~~ game modes~~, each with distinct rules, objectives, and player counts~~.

	== ~~Official Game Modes~~ ==		== Premier ==
			* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds (MR12)
			* '''Ranking:''' CS Rating (ELO-based number)
			* '''Map Selection:''' Both teams veto maps, one remains
			* The primary ranked competitive mode in CS2.

	==~~= Ranked Modes =~~==		== Competitive ==
			* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds
			* '''Ranking:''' Skill Groups (Silver I to Global Elite)
			* '''Map Selection:''' Players choose which maps to queue
			* Per-map ranks allow specialization.

	==~~== Premier ==~~==		== Wingman ==
	~~{{main\|Premier (Game Mode)}}~~		* '''Format:''' 2v2, 16 rounds
	'''~~Premier~~''' ~~is the flagship ranked mode in CS2. It features a global CS Rating (numerical ELO system), a map veto phase~~, ~~and overtime. Premier is the closest experience to professional tournament play.~~		* '''Ranking:''' Separate Skill Groups
	* '''~~5v5~~''' ~~format with map veto~~		* '''Maps:''' Smaller maps with one bombsite
	* ~~CS Rating from 0 to 35,000+~~		* Fast-paced ranked mode for duo partners.
	* ~~MR12 with overtime~~

	==~~== Competitive ==~~==		== Casual ==
	~~{{main\|Competitive (Game Mode)}}~~		* '''Format:''' 10v10
	'''~~Competitive~~''' ~~is the traditional ranked mode with map-specific skill groups (Silver I to Global Elite). Players choose which maps to queue for.~~		* '''Ranking:''' None
	* '''~~5v5~~''' ~~format, player-selected maps~~		* Free armor and defuse kits. Relaxed rules, no friendly fire.
	* ~~18 skill group ranks per map~~
	* MR12 without overtime

	==~~== Wingman ==~~==		== Deathmatch ==
	~~{{main\|Wingman (Game Mode)}}~~		* '''Format:''' Free-for-all
	'''~~Wingman~~''' ~~is a 2v2 ranked mode played on smaller map sections with a single bombsite.~~		* '''Ranking:''' None
	* '''~~2v2~~''' ~~format~~		* Instant respawn, unlimited money. Used for warmup and aim practice.
	* ~~Separate ranking system~~
	* Shorter rounds and ~~matches~~

	==~~= Unranked Modes =~~==		== Arms Race ==
			* '''Format:''' Free-for-all gun game
			* '''Ranking:''' None
			* Get a kill to advance to the next weapon. First to get a knife kill wins.

	==~~== Casual ==~~==		== Retakes ==
	~~{{main\|Casual (Game Mode)}}~~		* '''Format:''' 5v5 post-plant scenarios
	'''~~Casual~~''' ~~is a relaxed, unranked bomb defusal mode with larger teams, free armor, and simplified rules.~~		* '''Ranking:''' None
	* '''~~10v10~~''' ~~format~~		* Practice attacking and defending after the bomb is planted.
	* ~~Free armor~~ and ~~defuse kits~~
	* No ranking impact

	~~==== Deathmatch ====~~		[[Category:Game_Mechanics]]
	~~{{main\|Deathmatch (Game Mode)}}~~		[[Category:CS2]]
	~~'''Deathmatch''' is a free-for-all practice mode focused purely on aim and combat, with instant respawns and no objectives.~~
	* '''Free-for-all''' or team-based
	* Instant respawns
	* 10-minute matches

	~~==== Arms Race ====~~
	~~{{main\|Arms Race (Game Mode)}}~~
	~~'''Arms Race''' is a weapon progression mode where players cycle through all weapons by getting kills.~~
	* '''Free-for-all''' format
	* Kill to advance weapons
	* First to complete all weapons wins

	~~== Mode Comparison ==~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"~~
	\|-
	~~! Feature !!~~ [[Premier (Game Mode)\|Premier]] !! [[Competitive (Game Mode)\|Competitive]] !! [[Wingman (Game Mode)\|Wingman]] !! [[Casual (Game Mode)\|Casual]] !! [[Deathmatch (Game Mode)\|Deathmatch]] !! [[Arms Race (Game Mode)\|Arms Race]]
	\|-
	~~\| '''Players''' \|\| 5v5 \|\| 5v5 \|\| 2v2 \|\| 10v10 \|\| FFA \|\| FFA~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Ranked''' \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| No \|\| No~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Overtime''' \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| No \|\| No \|\| N/A \|\| N/A~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Map Select''' \|\| Veto \|\| Choice \|\| Choice \|\| Random \|\| Random \|\| Random~~
	\|}

	~~== Which Mode Should You Play? ==~~
	* '''New to CS2?''' Start with [[Casual (Game Mode)\|Casual]] to learn the basics.
	* '''Want to practice aim?''' Play [[Deathmatch (Game Mode)\|Deathmatch]].
	* '''Ready for ranked?''' Start with [[Competitive (Game Mode)\|Competitive]] on maps you know.
	* '''Want the full experience?''' [[Premier (Game Mode)\|Premier]] is the definitive CS2 ranked mode.
	* '''Playing with one friend?''' Try [[Wingman (Game Mode)\|Wingman]] for quick 2v2 action.
	* '''Want casual fun?''' [[Arms Race (Game Mode)\|Arms Race]] for chaotic weapon cycling.

	[[Category:~~Game Modes~~]]

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	Counter-Strike 2 ~~offers several~~ game modes ~~for different playstyles~~.		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Game Modes}}
			'''Game Modes''' in [[Counter-Strike 2]] offer different ways to experience the game, from intense ranked competition to casual fun. CS2 features six official game modes, each with distinct rules, objectives, and player counts.

	== ~~Premier~~ ==		== Official Game Modes ==
	* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds (MR12)
	* '''Ranking:''' CS Rating (ELO-based number)
	* '''Map Selection:''' Both teams veto maps, one remains
	* The primary ranked competitive mode in CS2.

	== ~~Competitive~~ ==		=== Ranked Modes ===
	* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds
	* '''Ranking:''' Skill Groups (Silver I to Global Elite)
	* '''Map Selection:''' Players choose which maps to queue
	* Per-map ranks allow specialization.

	== ~~Wingman~~ ==		==== Premier ====
	* '''~~Format:~~''' ~~2v2~~, ~~16 rounds~~		{{main\|Premier (Game Mode)}}
	* '''~~Ranking:~~''' ~~Separate Skill Groups~~		'''Premier''' is the flagship ranked mode in CS2. It features a global CS Rating (numerical ELO system), a map veto phase, and overtime. Premier is the closest experience to professional tournament play.
	* ~~'''Maps:''' Smaller maps with one bombsite~~		* '''5v5''' format with map veto
	* ~~Fast-paced ranked mode for duo partners.~~		* CS Rating from 0 to 35,000+
			* MR12 with overtime

	== ~~Casual~~ ==		==== Competitive ====
	* '''~~Format:~~''' ~~10v10~~		{{main\|Competitive (Game Mode)}}
	* '''~~Ranking:~~''' ~~None~~		'''Competitive''' is the traditional ranked mode with map-specific skill groups (Silver I to Global Elite). Players choose which maps to queue for.
	* ~~Free armor and defuse kits. Relaxed rules, no friendly fire.~~		* '''5v5''' format, player-selected maps
			* 18 skill group ranks per map
			* MR12 without overtime

	== ~~Deathmatch~~ ==		==== Wingman ====
	* '''~~Format:~~''' ~~Free-for-all~~		{{main\|Wingman (Game Mode)}}
	* '''~~Ranking:~~''' ~~None~~		'''Wingman''' is a 2v2 ranked mode played on smaller map sections with a single bombsite.
	* ~~Instant respawn, unlimited money. Used for warmup~~ and ~~aim practice.~~		* '''2v2''' format
			* Separate ranking system
			* Shorter rounds and matches

	== ~~Arms Race~~ ==		=== Unranked Modes ===
	* '''Format:''' Free-for-all gun game
	* '''Ranking:''' None
	* Get a kill to advance to the next weapon. First to get a knife kill wins.

	== ~~Retakes~~ ==		==== Casual ====
	* '''~~Format:~~''' ~~5v5 post-plant scenarios~~		{{main\|Casual (Game Mode)}}
	* '''~~Ranking:~~''' ~~None~~		'''Casual''' is a relaxed, unranked bomb defusal mode with larger teams, free armor, and simplified rules.
	* ~~Practice attacking~~ and ~~defending after the bomb is planted.~~		* '''10v10''' format
			* Free armor and defuse kits
			* No ranking impact

	[[~~Category:Game_Mechanics~~]]		==== Deathmatch ====
	[[Category:~~CS2~~]]		{{main\|Deathmatch (Game Mode)}}
			'''Deathmatch''' is a free-for-all practice mode focused purely on aim and combat, with instant respawns and no objectives.
			* '''Free-for-all''' or team-based
			* Instant respawns
			* 10-minute matches

			==== Arms Race ====
			{{main\|Arms Race (Game Mode)}}
			'''Arms Race''' is a weapon progression mode where players cycle through all weapons by getting kills.
			* '''Free-for-all''' format
			* Kill to advance weapons
			* First to complete all weapons wins

			== Mode Comparison ==
			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
			\|-
			! Feature !! [[Premier (Game Mode)\|Premier]] !! [[Competitive (Game Mode)\|Competitive]] !! [[Wingman (Game Mode)\|Wingman]] !! [[Casual (Game Mode)\|Casual]] !! [[Deathmatch (Game Mode)\|Deathmatch]] !! [[Arms Race (Game Mode)\|Arms Race]]
			\|-
			\| '''Players''' \|\| 5v5 \|\| 5v5 \|\| 2v2 \|\| 10v10 \|\| FFA \|\| FFA
			\|-
			\| '''Ranked''' \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| No \|\| No
			\|-
			\| '''Overtime''' \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| No \|\| No \|\| N/A \|\| N/A
			\|-
			\| '''Map Select''' \|\| Veto \|\| Choice \|\| Choice \|\| Random \|\| Random \|\| Random
			\|}

			== Which Mode Should You Play? ==
			* '''New to CS2?''' Start with [[Casual (Game Mode)\|Casual]] to learn the basics.
			* '''Want to practice aim?''' Play [[Deathmatch (Game Mode)\|Deathmatch]].
			* '''Ready for ranked?''' Start with [[Competitive (Game Mode)\|Competitive]] on maps you know.
			* '''Want the full experience?''' [[Premier (Game Mode)\|Premier]] is the definitive CS2 ranked mode.
			* '''Playing with one friend?''' Try [[Wingman (Game Mode)\|Wingman]] for quick 2v2 action.
			* '''Want casual fun?''' [[Arms Race (Game Mode)\|Arms Race]] for chaotic weapon cycling.

			[[Category:Game Modes]]

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Counter-Strike 2 offers several game modes for different playstyles.

== Premier ==
* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds (MR12)
* '''Ranking:''' CS Rating (ELO-based number)
* '''Map Selection:''' Both teams veto maps, one remains
* The primary ranked competitive mode in CS2.

== Competitive ==
* '''Format:''' 5v5, 24 rounds
* '''Ranking:''' Skill Groups (Silver I to Global Elite)
* '''Map Selection:''' Players choose which maps to queue
* Per-map ranks allow specialization.

== Wingman ==
* '''Format:''' 2v2, 16 rounds
* '''Ranking:''' Separate Skill Groups
* '''Maps:''' Smaller maps with one bombsite
* Fast-paced ranked mode for duo partners.

== Casual ==
* '''Format:''' 10v10
* '''Ranking:''' None
* Free armor and defuse kits. Relaxed rules, no friendly fire.

== Deathmatch ==
* '''Format:''' Free-for-all
* '''Ranking:''' None
* Instant respawn, unlimited money. Used for warmup and aim practice.

== Arms Race ==
* '''Format:''' Free-for-all gun game
* '''Ranking:''' None
* Get a kill to advance to the next weapon. First to get a knife kill wins.

== Retakes ==
* '''Format:''' 5v5 post-plant scenarios
* '''Ranking:''' None
* Practice attacking and defending after the bomb is planted.

[[Category:Game_Mechanics]]
[[Category:CS2]]