Matchmaking ranks recalibrated following update

All CS:GO players had their skill groups adjusted on Monday.

Valve has shipped a new update to CS:GO that affects all players who have played matchmaking games and earned their ranks, making changes to the matchmaking algorithm and recalibrating the competitive skill groups, otherwise known as ranks.

A player's skill group will be hidden until they win a matchmaking game following the update, at which point they'll learn whether their rank has changed. According to the blog post, most players will notice a change.

The rather brief patch notes otherwise include changes to the game instructor, with floating hints now being disabled in competitive matches, and the Danger Zone map Ember.

Valve has also noted that this week is the last chance to purchase stickers from PGL Major Antwerp, as they'll be removed from the store on August 8.