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New players come to CS every day, especially since it became free-to-play. But not every player knows that the game has a paid version, or in other words, Prime status. In this article, you will learn what Prime status is, the difference between Prime and Non-Prime accounts, and whether it is worth buying Prime at all.
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What is CS2 (CS:GO) Prime Status?
Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO) is a service that Valve Corporation offers to players to improve the quality of matchmaking in the game. Prime status allows players to search matches in the queue only with users who also have Prime status. This helps to avoid playing with players who create new accounts because they have already been banned on a previous account for using cheats or other prohibited software, and improves the overall safety of the game.
Players who bought CS2 (CS:GO) before it became free do not need this service since Valve gave them Prime status right after the update. Players who bought CS2 (CS:GO) when it was P2P have a special Loyalty Badge in their inventory.
Unfortunately, this award is currently not available. But you can buy Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO).
How to Get CS2 (CS:GO) Prime Status?
After CS became free, players had the opportunity to get prime status after reaching level 21 of the private rank. Now, this opportunity is unavailable, but for those who managed to get Prime status during this period, it has remained.
The only way to get Prime status is to buy it on Steam. The cost of Prime status is $14.99, but it may vary depending on the currency of the user’s region. To buy it, you need to open up Steam, go to the “Store” section, and type the name of the game in the search bar. Once you have entered the game page in the store, scroll down and find “Buy Prime Status Upgrade”.
Click “Add to Cart” and proceed to the payment procedure. If there are not enough funds on your Steam Wallet balance to cover the transaction, you can choose the payment method for the remaining sum. You can also use Steam cards to replenish your Steam Wallet balance.
After completing the purchase, you will immediately be able to start enjoying all the benefits of Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO).
Benefits of Prime Status in CS2 (CS:GO)
The main reason for buying Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO) is access to ranked matchmaking in the Competitive and Wingman modes. In a ranked match, you will only play with and against players with Prime. Accordingly, only those who have this status can receive the Skill Group. Compared to Non-Prime matchmaking, where cheaters are in about six games out of ten, this is very rare with Prime. This way, you can improve the quality of your games but do not expect that buying a Prime status will improve your in-game performance.
Prime status players can receive exclusive rewards such as skins, service medals, and other in-game items. For example, only those who have Prime status can get a random in-game item, such as weapon skins and cases, after the match. You can later sell some of them on the Community Market and eventually recoup the funds spent on the purchase of Prime status.
Before Wrapping Up We’d Like to Share Excellent News!
In an exciting development for Counter-Strike enthusiasts, the latest announcement unveils the introduction of CS Rating, a feature designed to provide a precise display of skill in Counter-Strike 2.
With the addition of regional and World Leaderboards, players can now accurately gauge their performance compared to others on a global scale. Notably, the Competitive mode in CS2 is undergoing significant enhancements with per-map Skill Groups, enabling players to hone their expertise on specific maps while expanding their repertoire. Moreover, match dynamics are evolving with 12-round halves and overtime to determine victors.
To top it off, eligible players are invited to participate in a Limited Test, a thrilling opportunity that requires CS2 (CS:GO) Prime Status, an active Competitive Skill Group, and a history of matchmaking games in specific regions. With Premier Mode now available in-game, Counter-Strike 2 beckons players to embark on this new gaming journey.
Stay tuned with us and learn how to check if you’ve already been invited to CS2.
Wrapping Up!
If you want to play Counter-Strike without restrictions and cheaters, then you should buy a Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO). Especially if you are a new player, it will be extremely difficult for you to learn how to play the game with a Non-Prime account. After all, it is much easier to develop gaming skills when cheaters or experienced players who have created a new account do not interfere with you.
Moreover, Valve will most likely transfer Prime status to CS2, which will be released this summer. If you are not yet aware of the news about the release of a new version of the game, we advise you to look for information about this in our blog.
FAQs
The only way to get Prime status in CS2 (CS:GO) now, is to buy it on Steam.
This is an account with Prime status, the owner of which can use all of its
The average cost of Prime status is $14.99, but the price may vary depending on the region of the user.
No, you can only buy it on Steam.
Yes, but only if these users started searching for a match while in the same lobby. The status of this lobby will be Non-Prime, and matchmaking will also queue Non-Prime players.
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