One aspect where players get stuck is with the ranking system. In more ways than one, Valorant and CS: GO are mirror images. Furthermore, the disparity between the two games is quite evident.

Pro players have stated that they find CS: GO to be a bit more mechanical. Similarly, several pros have suggested that Valorant is just an FPS shooter with abilities that kill.

To understand this endless debate, you need to know what is structurally different in both games — starting with the ranking system.

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CS: GO ranking system

A grand total of 18 ranks exist in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Silver ISilver IISilver IIISilver IVSilver EliteSilver Elite MasterGold Nova IGold Nova IIGold Nova IIIGold Nova MasterMaster Guardian IMaster Guardian IIMaster Guardian EliteDistinguished Master GuardianLegendary EagleLegendary Eagle MasterSupreme Master First ClassThe Global Elite

Valorant ranking system

The much-debated ranking system in Valorant consists of 22 ranks.

Iron 1Iron 2Iron 3Bronze 1Bronze 2Bronze 3Silver 1Silver 2Silver 3Gold 1Gold 2Gold 3Platinum 1Platinum 2Platinum 3Diamond 1Diamond 2Diamond 3Immortal 1Immortal 2Immortal 3Radiant

How ranked matchmaking is formulated in Valorant

After the Act II update in Valorant, the actual differences with the CS: GO matchmaking came to light. Structurally, there are several differences, and players are a little more aware of their ranking positions.

Riot Games’ official blog states:

New ranking rules in Valorant

Your rank will still be a close reflection of your current ratingWe are now introducing “Act Ranks,” which track your ‘proven skill’ (this is new!), highest-ranked win, and # of competitive wins in the ActAt the end of the Act, your Act Rank will be preserved as a badge on your player card in Competitive Games (and in your career history)Your ‘proven skill’ is your 9th best-ranked win of the Act, to demonstrate you can consistently win at that levelYour highest-ranked win is self-explanatory: It’s the highest-ranked win you’ve achieved in the Act (right at the top of that triangle)Your Act Rank border is the surrounding border that evolves based on your number of competitive wins in the ActYou’ll also be able to review past Act Rank info in your Career Tab

Act II has made ranking more transparent in Valorant. Players in the friend list would be able to view each others’ accounts.

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How to achieve a rank in Valorant

This is where the debate intensifies, as players often compare how different it is to achieve ranks. In CS: GO, the competition is relatively high, thus facilitating a steady transition of players migrating to Valorant.

Several gamers often claim on social media about Valorant being a more visually-optimized game. That makes it easier for them to see and strike when necessary.

With this, it establishes how winning a match matters in Valorant. The new Act-based ranking system will preserve nine best wins throughout the ranked games. This result will later on get added to the competitive card. The consistency shown in each Act will be the criteria for ranking.

For instance, if someone keeps winning matches with Gold lobbies, but is ranked in Platinum or higher, his/her rank might get dropped down to gold. This is simply because that player is consistently securing victories at that level.

Hence, Riot has found a way to implement their pattern with the addition of the Act Ranks. This will demand consistency from players, and above all, a thorough idea of their best performances.

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