Season 16 Ranked Mode on Console open now!
Season 16 Ranked Mode on Console open now!
Hello Survivors.
We’d like to start off by thanking all of you for your feedback and suggestions on how we can improve Ranked Mode. Thanks to you, starting from Season 16, we’ll be adding a Squad-FPP (First-Person Perspective) queue alongside the default TPP (Third-Person Perspective) queue in NA and EU regions.
If you are new to PUBG competitive play, we’ve created an FAQ to help you learn more about Ranked Mode.
Q. What is Ranked Mode?
A. In Ranked Mode, up to 64 opponents battle it out in squad-based combat to try and increase their Rank using a new competitive ruleset that puts more focus on loot and pacing. As you complete ranked matches, your Rank Points will rise and fall depending on your performance, increasing and decreasing your Rank and Tier in turn.
Q. How can I play Ranked Mode?
A. There are additional requirements for starting a match in the Ranked queue. All squad members must meet these requirements to begin matchmaking.
- BATTLEGROUNDS Plus is required.
- Players need to reach a minimum Survival Mastery level of 80 before qualifying for ranked.
- A squad cannot enter the queue if two players (who have completed placements) are too far apart in Rank from each other (10 divisions maximum). However, this is not mandatory for the random squad.
Q. I’d like to know more about Ranked Mode Ruleset.
A. Ranked Mode rulesets are shown below.
- Ranked mode games will be randomly played on Erangel (40%), Miramar (40%), or Taego (20%).
- Ranked mode will operate under its own match settings.
- These settings include:
- An overall increase in item loot spawns
- No tactical gear (Drone/EMT)
- No Spike trap spawns
- The red zone has been removed
- The timing and speed of the Blue Zone has been adjusted to increase the pace of play
- Map specific features have been changed on Taego
- The Error Zone has been removed
- No AEDs
- The Comeback Arena has been disabled
- The emergency Landing has been disabled
- Mortars have been removed
- Bluezone Grenades have been removed
- Exact settings are subject to adjustment throughout the season, especially at the start of new seasons.
- Changes in the ranked mode ruleset will be posted via an announcement in the most recent patch notes.
Q. Are there any penalties?
A. Players may cancel Ranked matchmaking at any time with no penalty. However, players who find a match and load into the pregame lobby will face Ranked penalties if they choose to abandon the match.
Players will receive penalties for actions such as repeatedly ‘dodging’ games after loading onto the map. In addition, they will need to wait out a matchmaking penalty timer before they can play ranked again.
Q. I’d like to know more about Tiers and how to increase my Rank.
A. There are a total of 6 tiers in the Ranked system (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master) with 5 Divisions (V – I) within each tier. A player’s current Rank is determined by their Rank Points (RP) in a given queue. Players will be considered ‘ Unranked’ at the start of a Ranked season in all queues. The first 5 games they play in each ranked queue will count as placement matches. At the end of the fifth placement match, players will be given a starting rank for the season.
After a player dies or wins a glorious Chicken Dinner, they will receive an adjustment to their RP based on their performance. The metrics that determine performance are:
- Kills
- Assists
- Team placement
Players at Diamond rank or above will begin to face a daily RP ‘decay’ if they do not play any Ranked games for a week or more in a row.
Q. Are there any rewards for Ranked Match?
A. Yes, all players will receive a nameplate and emblem recognizing their tier. If the players ended the season at Gold or higher, they will also receive a Ranked Parachute skin.
More information on Season 16 rewards can be found in the Update 16.1 Patch notes!
Q. Where can I find teammates for Ranked?
A. Players can use our in-game Team Finder feature to find teammates.
The Team Finder feature lets you connect with other players before the match begins instead of being randomly matched up in the pre-game zone. You can let friends and other players know that you’re looking for a team and accept invites to their lobbies. The Team Finder takes your selected game mode and language settings into account, so you know you’ll be matched up where you want to be. If you’re looking to get some squad games in without the completely random element, try Team Finder!
- If you’re not in a team, you can toggle team finder to let friends or other players know you are looking for a team.
- You will then be listed on the team finder player list, waiting to be invited by a searching player.
- If you are already in a team or want to create your own team, you can invite players from the team finder list.
Good luck, and we’ll see you on the battlegrounds.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.
