Here are CS: GO matchmaking FAQs to explain to you how the new matchmaking work exactly and what you should know about it.

What is different in Classic Competitive?

To date, all the game modes have used "Join in Progress" matchmaking system. As of today, the Classic Competitive mode uses a "queue" system.

If you are looking for a competitive game, either via "Find a Game" - or "Play with Friends", then you end up in a queue. If ten suitable players found, starts the match. If you lose the connection, you should use the main menu, "Reconnect" function. We will monitor the system and improve with time.

How do I start a competitive match?

There are two easy ways to get in a match. If you play alone, use the "Find a Game" option and choose the Classic Competitive mode. You will automatically be added to the queue and the game as soon as one is available.

If you are with a larger group a match want to play, choose the option "Play with Friends" and invite up to four players a. You will taken together in the queue and enter a match as a team.

What happens if I disconnect the connection?

If you leave the server during a match, you can the running game from the main menu of CS: GO enter again. You also have the option to leave the match completely, however, the found to be unsportsmanlike and detained.

What happens if I leave a match?

If you are in the Classic Competitive mode for a certain period of time leaves a match is not available. The first exit brings a barrier of 30 minutes, then 2 hours, 24 hours and one week. If you have one week left no game is the lock back one step (for example, 24 hours back to 2 hours).

Is it possible to join a running match?

Only if there is a match from which you have previously disconnected. Otherwise, the only option is a Classic competitive match to enter from the beginning by one of the methods described above is used.

Can I invite friends in a Classic Competitive match?

You can only friends in the available prior to the game lobby invite by clicking "Play with Friends" uses. Once a match has started, you can not invite more friends.

Can I choose which side I play in Classic Competitive?

No. If a match starts, you are going to a team assigned (when playing with friends, you all come in the same team). After 15 laps, the pages are changed, so you have to each map the ability to play on both sides.

How to end the match

Matches use the mode "best of 30" and ends either when a team has won 16 rounds or all 30 rounds have been played.

Can we vote in Classic Competitive?

The only available option in Vote-Classic Competitive is "Kick player." At the end of the match you still have the opportunity for a rematch to vote, are needed for every 10 Votes. If a player leaves the game, there is no option of a rematch.