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With so much cutthroat competition in Counter-Strike, understanding and properly navigating the ranking system is akin to climbing the digital ladder to success and accomplishment. The CS2 ranking system allows players to distinguish themselves from others through a unique level of proficiency and expertise portrayed by each rank. Competitive as...

BLAST Open Porto dominated the professional CS2 calendar over the closing days of August. Elite teams fought for six arena playoff places. NAVI’s struggles continued, Luminosity changed its roster again, and a public payment dispute put player contracts under scrutiny. In Dota 2, Virtus.pro began its post-International rebuild by disbanding its ...

The professional CS2 scene is all about the Esports World Cup playoffs in Paris this week, where several leading teams suffered early exits. Elsewhere, major organisations confirmed tournament invitations, contract extensions and a notable switch away from women’s Counter-Strike. A major international esports competition was also postponed. Belo...

The past week brought the start of the CS2 Esports World Cup, a major opening-round upset, and several important tournament announcements. FaZe also finalised a roster move, while ESL revealed the teams invited to its next Pro League season. Below are the key professional CS2 developments from August 10 to 14. This Week’s Highlights The...

The week brought a major CS2 roster move, two tournament announcements and important changes surrounding BLAST Bounty and the Esports World Cup. Valve also revised its Cologne Major sticker system after concerns about prices and team revenue. Below are the key professional CS2 developments announced between July 27 and 31. This Week’s Highli...