The same match as in Normal, but here every result moves your ELO. It's what sets your rank and your place in the season.
Your ELO reflects your real level. Finishing strong against higher-ranked players pays off big; getting knocked out early against weaker ones costs you. The system balances itself, game after game.
Your ELO places you in one of six ranks. You start at 1000, in the middle of Silver. It's up to you to climb.
Each season lasts one month. At the close, the standings are frozen, rewards handed out, then ELOs are rebalanced: the gaps tighten toward the center without resetting everything. A new race begins, on more even terms.
Every ranked game counts. Lock in your spot before the close.
The match plays out identically. The only difference: in ranked, your result raises or lowers your ELO, and therefore your rank.
No. Matchmaking pairs you with players close to your level. You start at 1000, in the middle of Silver, and progress at your own pace.
Yes, if your ELO falls below the tier threshold. That's what makes every game matter — and what makes climbing rewarding.
It's kept but rebalanced toward the center: the very highs and very lows move closer to the average. No one starts from zero.
Start a ranked game and begin climbing. Free, no strings attached.