![]() Many have pointed to this “free path to Prime” as a reason why there are still a lot of cheaters in ranked matchmaking since the game went free-to-play. But when CS:GO went free-to-play, Valve introduced a way for new players to earn Prime status by reaching level 21 via collection XP from missions and various game modes. Prime was introduced as a way to authenticate accounts by tying them to a phone number to deter cheaters, spammers, and smurf accounts. They also won’t be able to activate bonus XP or claim service medals. New free-to-play players can still play every game mode except for Ranked Competitive, but won’t earn XP, ranks, skill groups, or drops. The change was introduced alongside the release of Unranked Competitive matchmaking, a feature that’s been widely demanded by the community for years. ![]() New players will now have to buy the Prime status upgrade from the Steam store for $15, Valve announced. ![]() Three years after going free-to-play, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is revoking its free path to Prime matchmaking, as well as the drops, ranks, and skill groups that come with it. ![]()
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