CS2 game modes: Premier, Competitive, Wingman and more

CS2 has several official modes. Each fits a different goal — from ranked matches to warming up.

🏆 Premier

• Ranked 5v5 with a CS Rating (a number instead of a rank icon).

• Before the match, teams take turns banning maps from the competitive pool.

• Requires Prime.

🎯 Competitive

• 5v5 where you choose the maps yourself.

• You get a separate rank for each map.

• Good for playing your favorite maps.

👥 Wingman

• 2v2 on small maps or parts of maps.

• Short matches, great for practicing duels and clutches.

🎮 Casual

• More players, relaxed economy rules and no ranks.

• Good for learning maps.

🔫 Deathmatch

• Instant respawn, no rounds. The best mode for an aim warm-up.

🥇 Arms Race

• You get a new weapon after every kill. The first player to get a kill with the final weapon — the knife — wins.

⚠️ Tip

Play 10–15 minutes of Deathmatch before a Premier or Competitive match — you will start the game already warmed up.