🏠 » Counter-Strike » MR12 in CS2 will be good for you, here’s why

MR12 in CS2 will be good for you, here’s why

CS2 Italy

MR12 is now confirmed for CS2, and while some fans are less than excited, even its biggest detractors will benefit from the change.

CS2 is imminent, with nearly all accounts in good standing accepted into the beta and every major map available to play. While most changes have been for the better, the switch to MR12 is quite controversial within the community. While there are plenty of reasons to miss MR15, the switch comes with a number of benefits that players may not realize at first glance.

The two most common reasons to support MR12 are player preferences and tournament convenience. Matchmaking data showed that newer players consistently preferred the shorter matchmaking option added in Operation Riptide. The reasons are numerous, but time and map commitment are the biggest ones. This system allows players to play CSGO when they otherwise couldn’t and explore maps they otherwise wouldn’t.

The second is for tournaments. Under CSGO’s MR15 system, best-of-five grand finals could infamously run well over five hours. MR12 would chop at least one hour off the worst-case scenario while greatly shortening the length of best-of-three sets and group stages. 

Those are the standard arguments for MR12, but the benefits for the average player go well beyond that. 

Why you will benefit from MR12 rounds in CS2

Even veteran players who despise MR12 have something to gain from the switch in CS2.  

The first hidden buff is for matchmaking time. Since players will be cycling through more matches, there will statistically be a larger pool of players to draw from at any given time. This is already true for CSGO’s MR9, which is working with a split player base. This will have an especially large impact on rarer maps like Office and Italy, which tend to host a small but dedicated community of players. 

Secondly, shorter matches will make it easier for players to grab their weekly drops and experience boosts. CS2 gamers who want their free drop will get it faster with fewer “wasted” rounds worth of experience. After reaching the weekly threshold, shorter games will also let you get disappointed by your lack of a Dragon Lore faster.

Lastly, the switch to MR12 will allow the average player experience to once again resemble professional play. In CSGO, more than half of all matches take place in a mode different from professional play. Any MR9 fan will tell you that it’s simply a different experience, with more explosive economies and more frequent buy rounds. By reaching a happy medium with MR12, Valve is once again establishing parity between CS2 esports and casual play.

Latest News
The best horror-themed slots for spooky online fun
As online slots become more and more popular ...
MOUZ vs Falcons: IEM Melbourne CS2 betting guide
Team Falcons is cruising in IEM Melbourne, but ...
Here’s how to play slots and slot games for free online
Online slots and slot games have been growing ...
The biggest and best payout slots you can play online in 2025
Looking for a the biggest possible payout when ...
GamerLegion vs Falcons: IEM Melbourne CS2 betting guide
The IEM Melbourne playoffs are going to kick ...
Treputin lands big online slot jackpot in Kick streamer battle
Dmitry "Lord Treputin" Treputin has built a reputation ...
Vitality vs Falcons: IEM Melbourne CS2 betting guide
Team Falcons’ latest iteration is off to a ...
ElmiilloR hits a huge win playing high-volatility slot
Trust ElmiilloR to reel in a jaw‑dropping slot ...
Spookygambles goes wild after hitting big jackpot in PackDraw
If yelling, screaming, and hitting the floor mid-stream ...
Here’s how to get and use Channel Points on Kick
Channel Points on Kick are rocketing up in ...
Editor's Picks
Who is Stevewilldoit? Net worth, girlfriend, and more
The news of Stephen "Stevewilldoit" Deleonardis, the master ...
All we know about Thea Booysen, MrBeast’s girlfriend
Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is known purely for his ...
How to quickly make infinite water in Terraria
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your Hellevator ...
Best Pokemon Glazed cheat codes
Pokemon Glazed is one of the most popular ...
How to enable net graph in CS2 
Competitive players were disappointed when they discovered that ...

Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.

This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
21+NCPGGamblers Anonymous
×
Your Promo Code:
The bonus offer of was already opened in an additional window. If not, you can open it also by clicking the following link:
Visit Site