Profile Ranks are a progression system introduced in CS:GO on May 26, 2015, and carried over to Counter-Strike 2. Players earn experience points (XP) by playing on official servers to increase their Profile Rank.

Experience Points System:

• Earned XP: Based on performance and game mode multiplier
• Weekly XP Bonus: 5,000 XP pool (3,500 XP at 3x multiplier, 1,500 XP decreasing to 1x)
• Maximum XP per game: Capped amount excluding bonus multiplier
• XP Penalty: Reduced multiplier after earning too much XP in a week
• XP Overload: New feature (February 2024) showing reduced XP gain status
• Overwatch XP Reward: 195 XP for successful case reviews
• New Player Boost: Extra XP during Recruit and Private ranks
• Mission XP: Awarded for completing operation missions

Important Features:

• Profile Rank 2 required for competitive matchmaking
• Weekly weapon drops upon first rank-up
• 40 total ranks available
• Service Medal available at rank 40
• Rank reset option after reaching max rank
• Service medals can be upgraded multiple times per year

Mission XP Rewards:

• Easy: 200 XP
• Normal: 300 XP
• Hard: 400 XP
• Additional bonuses based on specific mission objectives
• Weekly bonus XP applies to mission rewards
• XP penalties affect mission XP

Recent Operations:

• Operation Shattered Web introduced 5,000 XP "Bonus Rank XP" rewards
• Operation Hydra replaced mission XP with Guardian XP system
• Operation Riptide continued bonus rank XP rewards

The system serves as both a progression mechanic and a way to reward active players while maintaining engagement through weekly bonuses and special operation rewards.

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