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{{hatnote|This article is about the game mode. For other uses, please see [[Competitive (disambiguation)]].}}
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'''Competitive Mode''' is the newest official [[List of game modes|game mode]] to be released in [[Team Fortress 2]]. The mode is accessible only by owning a [[Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass]] or a [[Community (quality)|Community]] or [[Self-Made]] quality item. If a player does not meet one of the two requirements, they can still access the beta during scheduled [[#Stress Test|stress tests]]. The "Play Competitive" button will only appear if the player has associated their Steam account with the Steam Mobile Authenticator, even by meeting any of the two requirements above. Like regular matches, any [[Weapons|weapon]] and [[Classes|class]] can be used at any moment.
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'''Competitive Mode''' is a ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' [[main menu]] matchmaking mode. This matchmaking mode is accessible only by logging on to a [[Account types|Premium]] account with a valid phone number linked to the user's Steam account, and that has earned at least level 3 in [[Casual Mode]]. Players may also purchase a [[Competitive Matchmaking Pass]] from the Mann Co. Store to gain access. If a player is eligible for Competitive Matchmaking but has a [[Valve Anti-Cheat|VAC]] ban on their account, the only way to obtain access is to buy a pass from the [[Mann Co. Store]]. Like regular matches, there are no bans to any [[Weapons|weapon]] and/or [[Classes|class]].
  
 
== Gameplay ==
 
== Gameplay ==
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Competitive Mode will be a more refined version of the standard Multiplayer game mode, but has a much less chaotic and random nature than Public Matches.
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Competitive Mode is a more refined version of the Casual game modes. As a result, it is much less chaotic and random in nature than Casual matches. Each player is able to level up their rank depending on their performance and the outcome of the match. It is also possible to lose rank levels, a common example being a user performing poorly during a match and losing their rank due to their performance. Once players join the game, they have the option to mark themselves as "ready" to start the match (similarly to the [[Mann vs. Machine]] game mode) once enough players have joined. Once a player marks themselves as ready, a timer starts counting down to the match start. Players leaving a Competitive match mid-game receive a Matchmaking cool-down punishment which prevents them from playing Matchmaking for a limited time. Each repeated offense increases this timer.
  
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=== Ranks ===
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Each player has a rank which can be leveled up by performing well in competitive matches. Players must complete 10 placement matches in order to gain a rank, and can level up the rank as they win more matches. Players are ranked using a model based on the [[w:Glicko rating system|Glicko rating system]] used in [[w:Counter-Strike: Global Offensive|Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]. A player's rank is determined by Matchmaking Rating (or MMR). MMR is a range of numbers that represent a player's skill level. MMR "Confidence" refers to how wide the range of numbers is for an individual. Lower ranges indicate higher confidence, and higher ranges indicate lower confidence. The amount of MMR that is gained from a match is also determined by MMR Confidence. Leaving a match (also known as "abandoning") negatively impacts a player's MMR.<ref name="Matchmaking FAQ">[https://www.teamfortress.com/meetyourmatch/faq/ Matchmaking FAQ]</ref>
  
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=== Changes from Multiplayer ===
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{| class="wikitable grid"
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This game mode has a round-based match system with alternate [[Administrator responses#Competitive Mode responses|announcer voice lines]], an interactive winner's screen, and features less game modes than standard Multiplayer lobbies, but boasts a more exclusive and truly skill-based gameplay that revolves around superior strategy, positioning, and team communications over seemingly random engagements.
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!style="background:#f3a957;" colspan="3" | Rank Icon/Name
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank1.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank2.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank3.png|110px]]
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|-
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank4.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank5.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank6.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank7.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank8.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank9.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank10.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank11.png|110px]]
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! style="background:#36322f;" |[[File:Rank12.png|110px]]
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|-
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! style="background:#36322f;" colspan="3" |[[File:Rank13.png|110px]]
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|}
  
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It is unknown at this time if any weapons or cosmetics will be banned upon full release, but this remains to be unseen.
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=== Changes from Standard Multiplayer ===
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* Competitive Mode has a round-based match system with alternate [[Administrator responses#Competitive Mode responses|announcer voice lines]], an interactive winner's screen, and features fewer game modes than Casual lobbies. It also boasts a more exclusive and truly skill-based gameplay that revolves around superior strategy, positioning, and team communications over seemingly random engagements.
  
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The current available game modes are [[Control Point (game mode)|Control Points]] and [[King of the Hill]] with a very limited number of maps at the moment.
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* Only a limited number of maps and game modes are available, including [[Control Point (game mode)#Symmetric|Symmetric Control Point]], [[Capture the Flag]], [[Control Point (game mode)#Attack/Defend|Attack/Defend]], [[King of the Hill]], and [[Payload]].
  
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The game mode currently supports [[Standard competitive lineup|6v6]]. 9v9 is shown in the options, but is unusable.
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* Random [[Critical hits]] and random bullet spread are turned off.
  
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== Stress Test ==
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* Competitive Mode currently supports [[Standard competitive lineup|6v6]].
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The competitive beta is available to premium players when a stress test event is active. In order to participate, users will need to be in the [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive official group] and have the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-WRAH-9030 Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator] enabled. When a stress test is active, a Play Competitive button will appear on the [[Main menu|main menu]], with a [[:File:User Tark Stress.png|Stress Test badge]]<!--temp image--> upon when the test begins.
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[[Image:User_Tark_Stress.png|left]]
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== Stress Tests ==
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The competitive beta mode was available to premium players when a stress test event was active if they met the requirements above. In order to participate, users needed to be in the [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive official group] and have the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-WRAH-9030 Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator] enabled, as well as have a [[Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass]]. When a stress test was active, a "Play Competitive" button would appear on the [[main menu]] with a Stress Test badge when the test began.
  
 
== Maps ==
 
== Maps ==
 
{{main|List of maps}}
 
{{main|List of maps}}
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{{Competitive Mode maps}}
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{{Maps table|Competitive}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history |'''{{Patch name|2|29|2016}}'''
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|7|2|2015}} #1''' ([[Gun Mettle Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass]].
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'''{{Patch name|2|29|2016}}'''
 
* Added content and features necessary to begin limited public testing of the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
 
* Added content and features necessary to begin limited public testing of the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
 
** For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
 
** For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
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'''{{Patch name|3|3|2016}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|3|2016}}'''
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* Updated [[Foundry]] to support the Competitive mode beta.
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* Updated {{code|cp_foundry}} to support the Competitive mode beta.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|3|10|2016}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|10|2016}}'''
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* Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
 
* Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
 
** For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
 
** For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the backpack icon for the Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass. (Previously a Name Tag.)
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a backpack icon for an unused Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass Gift.
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'''{{Patch name|3|18|2016}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Converted existing Competitive Matchmaking Beta Passes to [[Vintage]] quality.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a general purpose Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Competitive Matchmaking Beta Invite]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|3|22|2016}}'''
 
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** Fixed team medal totals not matching the total medals handed out during the match summary.
 
** Fixed team medal totals not matching the total medals handed out during the match summary.
 
** Increased the rate at which medals are revealed during the match summary.
 
** Increased the rate at which medals are revealed during the match summary.
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'''{{Patch name|4|25|2016}} #1'''
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* Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
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** For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
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** Added a ten second countdown to the beginning of each round after the first.
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** Added {{code|cp_gorge}} to the map rotation to test attack/defense format (using stopwatch mode).
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* {{Undocumented}} Removed {{code|cp_granary}} and {{code|cp_foundry}} from the Competitive Mode rotation.
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'''{{Patch name|4|26|2016}}'''
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* Fixed the round timer not showing up in non-competitive games.
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
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* Competitive Mode is no longer in beta.
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* Added new sound vo files for Competitive Mode.
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* Added check to prevent players with P-REC loaded from participating in matchmaking.
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** Prevents P-REC crashing which results in players receiving abandon penalties.
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* Fixed class change notifications appearing to the enemy team for a period of time after teams swap sides in Competitive Mode.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Competitive Matchmaking Pass]].
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'''{{Patch name|7|9|2016}}'''
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* Updated ConVar {{code|zoom_sensitivity_ratio}} so its value is saved across sessions and it can be adjusted in Competitive Mode.
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'''{{Patch name|7|28|2016}}'''
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* Abandon penalty times are now longer for first-time abandoners with a low number of games played.
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* Abandoning a game now results in significant rank loss. This loss is always greater than losing a given match.
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* Fixed an issue where players could drop and reconnect too many times before triggering an abandon.
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'''{{Patch name|8|16|2016}}'''
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* Players in the first tier of ranks (1-6) now lose substantially fewer rank points on match loss.
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* Players with high win/loss ratios in recent matches now earn bonus rank points in order to accelerate their progress toward a more appropriate rank.
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'''{{Patch name|8|29|2016}}'''
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* Fixed Competitive mode badges incorrectly displaying the level 1 badge when at max level.
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'''{{Patch name|9|12|2016}}'''
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*  Fixed an [[Exploits|exploit]] related to not [[respawn]]ing in the spawn room at the beginning of Competitive Mode matches.
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'''{{Patch name|9|27|2016}}'''
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* Competitive matches no longer terminate when any player abandons the match.
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** Bots will now fill in for players who have abandoned, or temporarily disconnected from, Competitive matches.
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** Matches that finish at an advantage or disadvantage (e.g. 6v5 or 5v6, not counting any bots) will now result in smaller or larger skill rating adjustments for advantaged wins or disadvantaged losses, respectively.
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** Competitive matches that lose more than one player per team will keep the current behavior of ending the match.
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** Players who abandon Competitive matches still receive a large skill rating penalty and Competitive matchmaking cooldown, regardless of whether a bot was allowed to take their place.
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'''{{Patch name|10|12|2016}}'''
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* Players will now be randomly selected to participate in a survey at the end of Competitive matches.
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'''{{Patch name|10|21|2016}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2016]])
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* The Competitive maps list has been updated.
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** Added {{code|pl_badwater}} and {{code|ctf_turbine}}.
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** Disabled {{code|cp_granary}} and {{code|cp_badlands}}.
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** Maps will continue to enter and exit this list over time.
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'''{{Patch name|10|25|2016}}'''
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* Removed {{code|ctf_turbine}} from the Competitive maps list.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' ([[Smissmas 2016]])
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* Matchmaking Improvements.
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** Players can now set their maximum acceptable ping by clicking the new gear icon in the top right of the Casual and Competitive matchmaking lobby screens and choosing "Ping Settings".
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* Updated {{code|mat_monitorgamma}} so it can be adjusted in Competitive mode.
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* Matchmaking
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** The Competitive maps list has been updated.
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*** Added {{code|cp_granary}} and {{code|cp_badlands}}.
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*** Disabled {{code|cp_snakewater}} and {{code|cp_foundry}}.
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'''{{Patch name|6|2|2017}}'''
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* Fixed Competitive match history sometimes appearing as empty when connection to matchmaking servers is lost.
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'''{{Patch name|6|3|2017}}'''
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* Fixed UI not displaying the "Searching..." panel when queued for competitive matchmaking.
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'''{{Patch name|10|20|2017}} #1''' ([[Jungle Inferno Update]])
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* Redesigned the matchmaking screens to be lightweight overlays that can be summoned and dismissed from anywhere within the game.
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* Moved the Casual and Competitive badge panels to the main menu.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added {{code|ctf_turbine}} to the Competitive Mode rotation.
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'''{{Patch name|3|28|2018}} #1'''
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* Competitive Revamp
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** The matchmaking system used for Competitive Mode has been overhauled. Players will now be ranked using a model based on the Glicko rating system used in CS:GO.
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** The old 18 Competitive ranks have been consolidated into 13 new ranks. You can view the new ranks on the updated Competitive FAQ page (http://www.teamfortress.com/meetyourmatch/faq/)
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** Competitive ranks have been reset and players must win 10 matches to earn a new Competitive rank
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*** Note: The previous system started everyone at Rank 1, and required - in most cases - considerable time for players to reach a rank that properly reflected their performance. The new system - by way of placement matches - considerably shortens the time required to reach an appropriate rank
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** The requirements to access Competitive Mode have changed: If you do not own a Competitive Matchmaking Pass, you must now be at least Casual level 3 in addition to being a Premium user and having a valid phone number associated with your account.
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* Fixed not using the initial observer point when first connecting to a Competitive server.
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'''{{Patch name|4|12|2018}}'''
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* Changed the timeout before a missing player is marked as having abandoned a competitive match to be three minutes from the first time a player disconnects from the server, rather than from the moment the match is formed.
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* Moved the Competitive MMR change notification so it no longer overlaps your rank.
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'''{{Patch name|6|26|2018}}'''
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* Tweaked Competitive Mode MMR calculations.
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** MMR mobility increased somewhat across the board.
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** Players who have high game counts relative to the rest of the player base should see fewer adjustments of 1 or 0 MMR.
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'''{{Patch name|10|22|2018}}'''
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* Fixed competitive match history failing to load.
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'''{{Patch name|4|16|2019}}'''
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* Fixed an issue causing matchmaking to fail for many users due to Steam network changes.
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'''{{Patch name|8|21|2020}}''' ([[Summer 2020 Pack]])
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* Fixed Competitive badges not displaying correctly.
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'''{{Patch name|12|2|2021}}''' ([[Smissmas 2021]])
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* Updated [[vdc:Soundscripts#SoundLevel|soundlevels]] for some competitive mode sounds.
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'''{{Patch name|8|11|2022}}'''
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* Fixed some missing Announcer voice lines during the Competitive post-match summary.
 
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== Trivia ==
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* At some point when the Competitive mode was in beta, it was planned to add 9v9 along with the 6v6 mode. However, this was not tested in the stress test and neither added in the final release.<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/Bmtcfrt A screenshot (using a custom HUD) showing the existence of 9v9]</ref><!-- This is not mentioned anywhere in this article. If someone has a better screenshot, change this image-->
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
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File:Competitive_lobby.jpg|The lobby showing the player's badges and statistics.
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File:Competitive logo group.jpg|The clean logo from Team Fortress 2 Competitive Beta group.
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File:Victory_screen.jpg|The Winners.
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File:Unranked badge.png|Unranked badge.
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File:Comp_emptypodium_spec.png|An empty winner's podium, seen from spectate.
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File:Competitive Info.jpg|A screen explaining the basics of Competitive.
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Competitive_badge_rank001.png|Badge at Rank 1
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File:Competitive Access Screen.png|A screen explaining the requirements to play Competitive.
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Competitive_badge_rank002.png|Badge at Rank 2
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File:Victory screen.jpg|The winner's podium with players.
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Competitive_badge_rank003.png|Badge at Rank 3
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File:Comp emptypodium spec.png|An empty winner's podium, seen from spectate.
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Competitive_badge_rank004.png|Badge at Rank 4
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Competitive_badge_rank005.png|Badge at Rank 5
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Competitive_badge_rank006.png|Badge at Rank 6
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Competitive_badge_rank007.png|Badge at Rank 7
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File:Competitive lobby.jpg|The old lobby showing the player's badges and statistics.
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Competitive_badge_rank008.png|Badge at Rank 8
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File:Competitive new lobby.jpg|The new competitive lobby showing the player's badges and statistics.
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Competitive_badge_rank009.png|Badge at Rank 9
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File:Competitive tier1 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 1.
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Competitive_badge_rank010.png|Badge at Rank 10
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File:Competitive tier2 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 2.
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Competitive_badge_rank011.png|Badge at Rank 11
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File:Competitive tier3 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 3.
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Competitive_badge_rank012.png|Badge at Rank 12
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File:Competitive tier4 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 4.
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Competitive_badge_rank013.png|Badge at Rank 13
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File:Competitive tier5 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 5.
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Competitive_badge_rank014.png|Badge at Rank 14
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File:Competitive tier6 2650x1600.jpg|Old lobby background, tier 6.
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Competitive_badge_rank015.png|Badge at Rank 15
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Competitive_badge_rank016.png|Badge at Rank 16
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; Badges
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Competitive_badge_rank017.png|Badge at Rank 17
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Competitive_badge_rank018.png|Badge at Rank 18
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File:Competitve rank - Mercenary I.png|Mercenary I Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Mercenary II.png|Mercenary II Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Mercenary III.png|Mercenary III Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Contract Killer I.png|Contract Killer I Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Contract Killer II.png|Contract Killer II Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Contract Killer III.png|Contract Killer III Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Executioner I.png|Executioner I Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Executioner II.png|Executioner II Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Executioner III.png|Executioner III Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Expert Assasin I.png|Expert Assassin I Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Expert Assasin II.png|Expert Assassin II Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Expert Assasin III.png|Expert Assassin III Badge
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File:Competitve rank - Death Merchant.png|Death Merchant Badge
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File:Competitive badge rank001.png|Beta Badge at Rank 1
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File:Competitive badge rank002.png|Beta Badge at Rank 2
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File:Competitive badge rank003.png|Beta Badge at Rank 3
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File:Competitive badge rank004.png|Beta Badge at Rank 4
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File:Competitive badge rank005.png|Beta Badge at Rank 5
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File:Competitive badge rank006.png|Beta Badge at Rank 6
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File:Competitive badge rank007.png|Beta Badge at Rank 7
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File:Competitive badge rank008.png|Beta Badge at Rank 8
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File:Competitive badge rank009.png|Beta Badge at Rank 9
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File:Competitive badge rank010.png|Beta Badge at Rank 10
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File:Competitive badge rank011.png|Beta Badge at Rank 11
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File:Competitive badge rank012.png|Beta Badge at Rank 12
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File:Competitive badge rank013.png|Beta Badge at Rank 13
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File:Competitive badge rank014.png|Beta Badge at Rank 14
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File:Competitive badge rank015.png|Beta Badge at Rank 15
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File:Competitive badge rank016.png|Beta Badge at Rank 16
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File:Competitive badge rank017.png|Beta Badge at Rank 17
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File:Competitive badge rank018.png|Beta Badge at Rank 18
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass]]
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* [[Casual Mode]]
 
* [[Competitive play]]
 
* [[Competitive play]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive Team Fortress 2 Competitive Beta steam group]
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/meetyourmatch/faq/ Competitive Mode FAQ]
 
* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive/discussions/0/405692224225135720/ Competitive Beta -- The Plan and FAQ]
 
* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive/discussions/0/405692224225135720/ Competitive Beta -- The Plan and FAQ]
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive Team Fortress 2 Competitive Beta Steam Group]
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== References ==
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{{Meet Your Match Update Nav}}
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{{Maps Nav}}
  
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Competitive logo laurel.png
"Competitive" redirects here. You may have been looking for Community competitive play.
See also: Casual Mode
“
At least you didn't disappoint me more than usual.
Click to listen
— The Administrator
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Competitive Mode is a Team Fortress 2 main menu matchmaking mode. This matchmaking mode is accessible only by logging on to a Premium account with a valid phone number linked to the user's Steam account, and that has earned at least level 3 in Casual Mode. Players may also purchase a Competitive Matchmaking Pass from the Mann Co. Store to gain access. If a player is eligible for Competitive Matchmaking but has a VAC ban on their account, the only way to obtain access is to buy a pass from the Mann Co. Store. Like regular matches, there are no bans to any weapon and/or class.

Gameplay

Competitive Mode is a more refined version of the Casual game modes. As a result, it is much less chaotic and random in nature than Casual matches. Each player is able to level up their rank depending on their performance and the outcome of the match. It is also possible to lose rank levels, a common example being a user performing poorly during a match and losing their rank due to their performance. Once players join the game, they have the option to mark themselves as "ready" to start the match (similarly to the Mann vs. Machine game mode) once enough players have joined. Once a player marks themselves as ready, a timer starts counting down to the match start. Players leaving a Competitive match mid-game receive a Matchmaking cool-down punishment which prevents them from playing Matchmaking for a limited time. Each repeated offense increases this timer.

Ranks

Each player has a rank which can be leveled up by performing well in competitive matches. Players must complete 10 placement matches in order to gain a rank, and can level up the rank as they win more matches. Players are ranked using a model based on the Glicko rating system used in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. A player's rank is determined by Matchmaking Rating (or MMR). MMR is a range of numbers that represent a player's skill level. MMR "Confidence" refers to how wide the range of numbers is for an individual. Lower ranges indicate higher confidence, and higher ranges indicate lower confidence. The amount of MMR that is gained from a match is also determined by MMR Confidence. Leaving a match (also known as "abandoning") negatively impacts a player's MMR.[1]

Rank Icon/Name
Rank1.png Rank2.png Rank3.png
Rank4.png Rank5.png Rank6.png
Rank7.png Rank8.png Rank9.png
Rank10.png Rank11.png Rank12.png
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Changes from Standard Multiplayer

  • Competitive Mode has a round-based match system with alternate announcer voice lines, an interactive winner's screen, and features fewer game modes than Casual lobbies. It also boasts a more exclusive and truly skill-based gameplay that revolves around superior strategy, positioning, and team communications over seemingly random engagements.
  • Competitive Mode currently supports 6v6.

Stress Tests

The competitive beta mode was available to premium players when a stress test event was active if they met the requirements above. In order to participate, users needed to be in the official group and have the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator enabled, as well as have a Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass. When a stress test was active, a "Play Competitive" button would appear on the main menu with a Stress Test badge when the test began.

Maps

Main article: List of maps
Name Picture Game mode File name
Badlands CP Badlands Central point.PNG Control Point cp_badlands
Badwater Basin Plbadwater.png Payload pl_badwater
Foundry Cp foundry mid.png Control Point cp_foundry
Gorge Cp gorge.jpg Control Point cp_gorge
Granary TF2 Granary Map.png Control Point cp_granary
Gullywash CP Gullywash 3.png Control Point cp_gullywash_final1
Metalworks Cp metalworks b22 5.jpg Control Point cp_metalworks
Process Cp process middle point.png Control Point cp_process_final
Snakewater Snakewater mid.png Control Point cp_snakewater_final1
Sunshine Sunshine main.png Control Point cp_sunshine
Swiftwater Pl swiftwater.jpg Payload pl_swiftwater_final1
Turbine CTF Turbine Center.png Capture the Flag ctf_turbine
Vanguard Cp vanguard.png Control Point cp_vanguard
Viaduct Viaduct 01.jpg King of the Hill koth_viaduct

Update history

July 2, 2015 Patch #1 (Gun Mettle Update)

February 29, 2016 Patch

  • Added content and features necessary to begin limited public testing of the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.

March 3, 2016 Patch

  • Updated cp_foundry to support the Competitive mode beta.

March 10, 2016 Patch

March 17, 2016 Patch

  • This update will most likely cause issues with custom UIs and HUDs. We suggest disabling them if you experience any problems.
  • Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
  • [Undocumented] Updated the backpack icon for the Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass. (Previously a Name Tag.)
  • [Undocumented] Added a backpack icon for an unused Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass Gift.

March 18, 2016 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Converted existing Competitive Matchmaking Beta Passes to Vintage quality.
  • [Undocumented] Added a general purpose Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass.
  • [Undocumented] Added the Competitive Matchmaking Beta Invite.

March 22, 2016 Patch

March 24, 2016 Patch

  • Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
  • Actually fixed the round timer not showing up in non-competitive games.

March 29, 2016 Patch

  • Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
    • For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
    • Fixed seeing incorrect rank icons during the match summary.
    • Fixed team medal totals not matching the total medals handed out during the match summary.
    • Increased the rate at which medals are revealed during the match summary.

April 25, 2016 Patch #1

  • Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta.
    • For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
    • Added a ten second countdown to the beginning of each round after the first.
    • Added cp_gorge to the map rotation to test attack/defense format (using stopwatch mode).
  • [Undocumented] Removed cp_granary and cp_foundry from the Competitive Mode rotation.

April 26, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed the round timer not showing up in non-competitive games.

July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)

  • Competitive Mode is no longer in beta.
  • Added new sound vo files for Competitive Mode.
  • Added check to prevent players with P-REC loaded from participating in matchmaking.
    • Prevents P-REC crashing which results in players receiving abandon penalties.
  • Fixed class change notifications appearing to the enemy team for a period of time after teams swap sides in Competitive Mode.
  • [Undocumented] Added the Competitive Matchmaking Pass.

July 9, 2016 Patch

  • Updated ConVar zoom_sensitivity_ratio so its value is saved across sessions and it can be adjusted in Competitive Mode.

July 28, 2016 Patch

  • Abandon penalty times are now longer for first-time abandoners with a low number of games played.
  • Abandoning a game now results in significant rank loss. This loss is always greater than losing a given match.
  • Fixed an issue where players could drop and reconnect too many times before triggering an abandon.

August 16, 2016 Patch

  • Players in the first tier of ranks (1-6) now lose substantially fewer rank points on match loss.
  • Players with high win/loss ratios in recent matches now earn bonus rank points in order to accelerate their progress toward a more appropriate rank.

August 29, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed Competitive mode badges incorrectly displaying the level 1 badge when at max level.

September 12, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit related to not respawning in the spawn room at the beginning of Competitive Mode matches.

September 27, 2016 Patch

  • Competitive matches no longer terminate when any player abandons the match.
    • Bots will now fill in for players who have abandoned, or temporarily disconnected from, Competitive matches.
    • Matches that finish at an advantage or disadvantage (e.g. 6v5 or 5v6, not counting any bots) will now result in smaller or larger skill rating adjustments for advantaged wins or disadvantaged losses, respectively.
    • Competitive matches that lose more than one player per team will keep the current behavior of ending the match.
    • Players who abandon Competitive matches still receive a large skill rating penalty and Competitive matchmaking cooldown, regardless of whether a bot was allowed to take their place.

October 12, 2016 Patch

  • Players will now be randomly selected to participate in a survey at the end of Competitive matches.

October 21, 2016 Patch (Scream Fortress 2016)

  • The Competitive maps list has been updated.
    • Added pl_badwater and ctf_turbine.
    • Disabled cp_granary and cp_badlands.
    • Maps will continue to enter and exit this list over time.

October 25, 2016 Patch

  • Removed ctf_turbine from the Competitive maps list.

December 21, 2016 Patch (Smissmas 2016)

  • Matchmaking Improvements.
    • Players can now set their maximum acceptable ping by clicking the new gear icon in the top right of the Casual and Competitive matchmaking lobby screens and choosing "Ping Settings".
  • Updated mat_monitorgamma so it can be adjusted in Competitive mode.
  • Matchmaking
    • The Competitive maps list has been updated.
      • Added cp_granary and cp_badlands.
      • Disabled cp_snakewater and cp_foundry.

June 2, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed Competitive match history sometimes appearing as empty when connection to matchmaking servers is lost.

June 3, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed UI not displaying the "Searching..." panel when queued for competitive matchmaking.

October 20, 2017 Patch #1 (Jungle Inferno Update)

  • Redesigned the matchmaking screens to be lightweight overlays that can be summoned and dismissed from anywhere within the game.
  • Moved the Casual and Competitive badge panels to the main menu.
  • [Undocumented] Added ctf_turbine to the Competitive Mode rotation.

March 28, 2018 Patch #1

  • Competitive Revamp
    • The matchmaking system used for Competitive Mode has been overhauled. Players will now be ranked using a model based on the Glicko rating system used in CS:GO.
    • The old 18 Competitive ranks have been consolidated into 13 new ranks. You can view the new ranks on the updated Competitive FAQ page (http://www.teamfortress.com/meetyourmatch/faq/)
    • Competitive ranks have been reset and players must win 10 matches to earn a new Competitive rank
      • Note: The previous system started everyone at Rank 1, and required - in most cases - considerable time for players to reach a rank that properly reflected their performance. The new system - by way of placement matches - considerably shortens the time required to reach an appropriate rank
    • The requirements to access Competitive Mode have changed: If you do not own a Competitive Matchmaking Pass, you must now be at least Casual level 3 in addition to being a Premium user and having a valid phone number associated with your account.
  • Fixed not using the initial observer point when first connecting to a Competitive server.

April 12, 2018 Patch

  • Changed the timeout before a missing player is marked as having abandoned a competitive match to be three minutes from the first time a player disconnects from the server, rather than from the moment the match is formed.
  • Moved the Competitive MMR change notification so it no longer overlaps your rank.

June 26, 2018 Patch

  • Tweaked Competitive Mode MMR calculations.
    • MMR mobility increased somewhat across the board.
    • Players who have high game counts relative to the rest of the player base should see fewer adjustments of 1 or 0 MMR.

October 22, 2018 Patch

  • Fixed competitive match history failing to load.

April 16, 2019 Patch

  • Fixed an issue causing matchmaking to fail for many users due to Steam network changes.

August 21, 2020 Patch (Summer 2020 Pack)

  • Fixed Competitive badges not displaying correctly.

December 2, 2021 Patch (Smissmas 2021)

August 11, 2022 Patch

  • Fixed some missing Announcer voice lines during the Competitive post-match summary.

Trivia

  • At some point when the Competitive mode was in beta, it was planned to add 9v9 along with the 6v6 mode. However, this was not tested in the stress test and neither added in the final release.[2]

Gallery

  • The clean logo from Team Fortress 2 Competitive Beta group.

  • Unranked badge.

  • A screen explaining the basics of Competitive.

  • A screen explaining the requirements to play Competitive.

  • The winner's podium with players.

  • An empty winner's podium, seen from spectate.

Lobby

  • The old lobby showing the player's badges and statistics.

  • The new competitive lobby showing the player's badges and statistics.

  • Old lobby background, tier 1.

  • Old lobby background, tier 2.

  • Old lobby background, tier 3.

  • Old lobby background, tier 4.

  • Old lobby background, tier 5.

  • Old lobby background, tier 6.

Badges

  • Mercenary I Badge

  • Mercenary II Badge

  • Mercenary III Badge

  • Contract Killer I Badge

  • Contract Killer II Badge

  • Contract Killer III Badge

  • Executioner I Badge

  • Executioner II Badge

  • Executioner III Badge

  • Expert Assassin I Badge

  • Expert Assassin II Badge

  • Expert Assassin III Badge

  • Death Merchant Badge

Beta Badges

  • Beta Badge at Rank 1

  • Beta Badge at Rank 2

  • Beta Badge at Rank 3

  • Beta Badge at Rank 4

  • Beta Badge at Rank 5

  • Beta Badge at Rank 6

  • Beta Badge at Rank 7

  • Beta Badge at Rank 8

  • Beta Badge at Rank 9

  • Beta Badge at Rank 10

  • Beta Badge at Rank 11

  • Beta Badge at Rank 12

  • Beta Badge at Rank 13

  • Beta Badge at Rank 14

  • Beta Badge at Rank 15

  • Beta Badge at Rank 16

  • Beta Badge at Rank 17

  • Beta Badge at Rank 18

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Matchmaking FAQ
  2. ↑ A screenshot (using a custom HUD) showing the existence of 9v9
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