Currently, anyone can play CS2 through the FACEIT platform. Until recently, access was only available to a few people who met specific limited access requirements. There is very little information on the Internet, so let’s analyze all the platform features in detail – how to bind the game, start a match, connect to the server, what tickrate is set, and other nuances.
How to Link CS2 to FACEIT
Initially, only those who had 9-10 FACEIT levels in CS:GO or played more than 1000 matches in CS2 could access the new version of CS. Now, everyone can add a game. Below, we will describe in detail how to do it.
If you already have an account on the platform and previously played CS:GO through it, then CS2 binding will happen automatically as soon as you log in to your account.
Those who have not linked CS:GO or registered an account on FACEIT will need to connect the game manually. Instructions on how to do it:
- Registering an account on Faceit
- In the upper left corner, click “Play”, then click on the icon in the form of dots forming a square.
- In the opened window, click “Add Game”. Look for CS 2 and click on it. Then, everything is intuitive.
What Happened to ELO?
After linking a new version of Counter-Strike, many players had their ELO scores changed downward. The platform’s creators commented on this situation and called it a “soft reset”. They believe the adjustments will help fight “ELO inflation” and increase competition. You can study the detailed commentary on the platform’s official website.
Players with high ELO scores were most affected – 3000+. Users with average scores up to 1500 points practically did not see any difference.
If you have unfairly removed the rating, we recommend that you directly write to the technical support of FACEIT and explain the situation. Employees of the site are loyal to players and are ready to help in many matters, including calibration of the rating.
Tickrate in CS2
First, let’s understand a tick rate, in simple words – the number of server updates per second. Technically, it is very similar to FPS, but it applies to all server users simultaneously. Valve made it illegal to change the tick rate on all servers in CS2 and generally decided to change the old tickrate system. Because of this, the FACEIT platform cannot function on 128 tickrate as it was in CS:GO. CS2 uses 64 subs (subtick). Valve released a video detailing the new tick system with the game’s release. You can learn about the new subtick system in detail on Valve’s YouTube channel.
With the new system, the game developers are trying to completely eliminate the delay between the execution of an action and the display of its result on the server.
