The official Counter-Strike Twitter account - or X account, whatever - has just posted an update for the latest CS2 installment. In their announcement, they introduced a new matchmaking system called "Premier" and a pick-and-ban system that may remind players of Riot Games' two highly popular titles.

"Today we are introducing CS Rating—a precise display of your skill in Counter-Strike 2. With regional and World Leaderboards you'll know exactly how you stack up.  Competitive mode in CS2 now features per-map Skill Groups, so players can master their favorite maps while learning others. And in Counter-Strike 2, match length is changing to 12 round halves, with overtime, to determine a winner.  

And beginning today, we are starting the process of inviting as many eligible players as possible to the Limited Test. To be eligible, players must have CS:GO Prime Status, an active Competitive Skill Group, and play the majority of their official matchmaking games in one of the regions where the Limited Test is available.  Start earning your CS Rating in Premier Mode, now available in-game alongside the overhauled de_inferno.  

If you haven't played Counter-Strike 2 yet, now's your time."  - @CounterStrike