Overwatch 2 is a very popular online shooter game from Blizzard Entertainment. In the game, you compete against other players in a 5v5 player versus player format. There are 35 different heroes you can choose to compete from, each with different moves and abilities. It is up to the player to determine which character best suits their play style. Once enough online matches have been played, ranked matches will become available. The rating system can be a little complicated to understand at first. For that reason, below I will explain how exactly ranks work in Overwatch 2.
How ranks work in Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 has a total of 8 ranks ranging from Bronze to Grandmaster. Your rank represents your current position in relation to other online players in the game. The more wins you accumulate, the more your rank increases and the more losses you have, the further you fall. Ranking positions change every 5 wins or 15 losses. In addition to the 8 main ranks, there are also skill level divisions. Each rank has 5 divisions. All ranks along with their divisions are listed below.
- Bronze
- Bronze 5
- Bronze 4
- Bronze 3
- Bronze 2
- Bronze 1
- Silver
- Silver 5
- Silver 4
- Silver 3
- Silver 2
- Silver 1
- Gold
- Gold 5
- gold 4
- gold 3
- Gold 2
- Gold 1
- Platinum
- Platinum 5
- Platinum 4
- Platinum 3
- Platinum 2
- Platinum 1
- Diamond
- Diamond 5
- diamond 4
- Diamond 3
- Diamond 2
- Diamond 1
- master’s degree
- Teachers 5
- Teachers 4
- Masters 3
- Masters 2
- Teachers 1
- Great master
- Grandmaster 5
- Grandmaster 4
- Grandmaster 3
- Grandmaster 2
- Grandmaster 1
500 best explained
If you are able to get enough wins and progress through all the ranks, then it is possible to reach the top 500. The top 500 is an ever-changing list of the highest ranked players in the game.
It is possible to see the top 500 leaderboard below the game’s competitive card. It is updated two weeks after each season. Getting into this prestigious group is not easy, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying!
Internal Matchmaking Ranking Explained (MMR)
Your MMR rating is different from your skill level. It is a hidden ranking used to match you with players of a similar skill level. Your performance in matches is compared to other players to determine MMR. It’s not directly related to your level, so the game can still match you with players of a lower or higher level in online matches.
For example, if you are inactive for a few weeks, your MMR may decrease even if your skill level has not. Therefore, you may sometimes encounter players of a lower level because your invisible ranking has changed.
Ultimately, internal matchmaking exists to give players the fairest and most balanced experience possible. However, it is not something you can ever see, as it would introduce bias into the system.
How Overwatch 2 Ranked Rewards Work
Rising through the ranks in Overwatch 2 will give you access to exclusive rewards. In fact, by winning enough matches you will earn competitive points. It is with these competitive points that you will then be able to purchase these rewards.
An important way to earn enough points is through the role queue system. By playing ranked matches in a specific role, it is possible to earn points along with other rewards.
The other way is through end-of-season rewards. The higher your rank at the end of the season, the more competitive points you will earn. Below is a list of exactly how many points you will receive based on your current rank.
- Bronze: 65 CP
- Silver: 125pcs
- Gold: 250CP
- Platinum: 500 CP
- Diamonds: 750 CP
- Master’s degree: 1200 CP
- Great master: 1750 PCs
With 3,000 Competitive Points, it is possible to purchase one of the most coveted rewards of all, namely the Golden Weapon Skin.
We hope this article has clarified how ranks work in Overwatch 2. With enough practice in Overwatch 2, you should be able to start ranking up in no time!
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