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Ranked Match Guide

Hello, everyone. This is Sudden Attack Zero Point. Here is a guide to the Ranked Match system. From how the Ranked Match tiers are structured to how to earn Rank Points (RP), check it all out right now!

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changedRanked Match Eligibility LevelTo ensure fair competition among players who have learned the basics of gameplay, only players at account level 9 (Sergeant First Class I) or higher can participate.
changedRanked Match Progression※ If the match ends before you rejoin, or if you give up on rejoining, you will be subject to a matchmaking restriction and an RP deduction penalty.
removedRanked Match ProgressionRegardless of Ranked Match tier, up to 5 players can form a party as one team. However, if the tier difference is 5 or more, Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)
removedRanked Match ProgressionIf even one party member is under a matchmaking restriction, the time remaining until the restriction is lifted is shown to all party members, and Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)
changedRanked Match ProgressionIf even one party member has been isolated from the regular matchmaking pool because abnormal gameplay was detected, all party members are placed in a separate matchmaking pool isolated from the regular pool.

Sudden Attack Zero Point changes

changedTo ensure fair competition among players who have learned the basics of gameplay, only players at account level 9 (Sergeant First Class I) or higher can participate.
changed※ If the match ends before you rejoin, or if you give up on rejoining, you will be subject to a matchmaking restriction and an RP deduction penalty.
removedRegardless of Ranked Match tier, up to 5 players can form a party as one team. However, if the tier difference is 5 or more, Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)
removedIf even one party member is under a matchmaking restriction, the time remaining until the restriction is lifted is shown to all party members, and Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)
changedIf even one party member has been isolated from the regular matchmaking pool because abnormal gameplay was detected, all party members are placed in a separate matchmaking pool isolated from the regular pool.

Here is a guide to the Ranked Match system.

From how the Ranked Match tiers are structured to how to earn Rank Points (RP), check it all out right now!

▣ What Is Ranked Match?

Ranked Match is a ranking system that automatically matches you with players of similar skill based on Rank Points (RP), which are calculated according to your match results and contribution.

[Ranked Match Eligibility Level]

To ensure fair competition among players who have learned the basics of gameplay, only players at account level 9 (Sergeant First Class I) or higher can participate.

[Ranked Match Progression]

① Join Ranked Match- Once you reach account level 9 (Sergeant First Class I), you can join Ranked Match.
② Placement Matches- Placement matches are held to measure your skill. / - After playing a total of 5 matches, your starting rank is determined by your win/loss results.
③ Initial Tier Assignment- Your initial Ranked Match tier is assigned based on your placement match results. / - After that, your tier rises or falls according to your match results.
④ Promotion Match- This is the gateway to move up from your current tier to the next. / - You can only advance to the next tier by winning your Promotion Match. / ※ There are no Promotion Matches from BRONZE I through SILVER III. / ※ Once you win a Promotion Match, you do not have to play it again when you later re-enter the same tier.

▣ Ranked Match Tiers

Ranked Match tiers are divided into a total of 17 tiers, including ‘UNRANKED’.

There are no Promotion Matches from BRONZE I through SILVER III; from GOLD I onward, you can only enter a tier by winning its Promotion Match.

Tier IconTierRequired RP
Steam post imageUNRANKED-
Steam post imageBRONZE I~ 799
Steam post imageBRONZE II~ 999
Steam post imageBRONZE III~ 1199
Steam post imageSILVER I~ 1399
Steam post imageSILVER II~ 1599
Steam post imageSILVER III~ 1799
Steam post imageGOLD I~ 1999
GOLD II~ 2199
GOLD III~ 2399
MASTER I~ 2599
MASTER II~ 2799
MASTER III~ 2999
GRANDMASTER I~ 3199
GRANDMASTER II~ 3399
GRANDMASTER III~ 3599
LEGEND~ 9999

▣ How to Earn Rank Points (RP)

Rank Points (RP) are the skill score used in Ranked Match.

Match Result- Whether you win or lose a match is the biggest factor affecting your ‘RP’ changes. (Win: +RP / Loss: -RP) / - The amount of change may vary depending on the ‘RP’ gap between your team and the opposing team.
Play Contribution- You can earn bonus RP based on how much you contribute to a match, such as kills, assists, and saves.

※ If you leave during a Ranked Match, you can rejoin.

※ If the match ends before you rejoin, or if you give up on rejoining, you will be subject to a matchmaking restriction and an RP deduction penalty.

▣ Ranked Match Party Play Support

Party play, in which you can play together with other players, is supported.

  • Regardless of Ranked Match tier, up to 5 players can form a party as one team. However, if the tier difference is 5 or more, Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)

  • If even one party member is under a matchmaking restriction, the time remaining until the restriction is lifted is shown to all party members, and Ranked Match matchmaking is not possible. (The Game Start button is disabled.)

  • If even one party member has been isolated from the regular matchmaking pool because abnormal gameplay was detected, all party members are placed in a separate matchmaking pool isolated from the regular pool.

  • If you leave during a Ranked Match, you leave the party immediately as well; when you rejoin, if party members remain, you are regrouped into that party.

※ This guide was written as of Thursday, July 30, 2026, and its contents may change with future updates.

Source

Steam News / 6 August 2026

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