FACEIT Rating launches on April 22 alongside Season 8. It is a new performance metric built to show how much a player’s actions changed the outcome of a match, not just what the final scoreboard looks like.
This is separate from Elo. It does not affect matchmaking or ranking, at least not yet.
Why FACEIT Built a New Metric
The existing stats system has a well-known blind spot. In CS2, not all kills carry equal weight, but the scoreboard treats them as if they do. An entry frag that opens a bombsite in a 5v5 round has far more value than an exit kill taken when the round is already decided. Farming eco kills can inflate stats without actually changing the game.
Right now, those two situations count the same in basic stats. That makes it hard to tell if a player actually performed well. FACEIT Rating is designed to close that gap.
How FACEIT Rating Works
Instead of counting kills or damage alone, FACEIT Rating looks at how a player’s actions affect the match outcome while the game is being played. At any point in a match, both teams have a calculated chance of winning. That probability is based on what is happening in the round – the score, how many players are alive, their health, what weapons are equipped, and the economy.
When a player does something that shifts that probability, FACEIT Rating registers it. A clutch entry frag in a tight round counts for more than a cleanup kill on the last CT standing.
Does It Affect Elo or Matchmaking?
No, not in Season 8. FACEIT Rating does not affect Elo or matchmaking in Season 8, and no existing statistics will be removed. It will not change how much Elo a player gains or loses, and it will not influence matchmaking. It sits alongside the current level system to help players understand their performance, not to change who they get matched with.
FACEIT will monitor how it behaves in real matches before deciding how it could be used more broadly in future seasons.
Who Can See It
From Season 8, every player will have access to FACEIT Rating in their matches. Over time, players will be able to see how their performance compares to others at the same level and get a clearer picture of how they are actually playing at their Elo.
FACEIT has confirmed it will share more details on the exact calculation process closer to April 22.
Season 8 Also Brings Placement Matches and a Soft Elo Reset
FACEIT Rating is not the only change coming with Season 8. Season 8 starts on April 22, and for the first time, every player will begin the season with a soft reset and 10 placement matches to determine their new Elo.
When Season 8 begins, Elo will be temporarily hidden, and players will go through 10 placement matches. Once those are completed, the new level is revealed as the starting point for the season.
The reset is not equal across all levels. Top-tier Level 10 players will see the most significant adjustment. This compresses the top of the ladder to keep the highest levels of play competitive. Active players at Levels 1 through 9 who have been playing consistently will see a smaller reset and will likely start near the level they ended Season 7 at. Inactive players, regardless of level, will see a larger adjustment.
