BETARanked mode is in beta for Season 1. Bungie is actively collecting feedback to shape Ranked going forward. Stats, thresholds, and systems are subject to change.
RANK TIERS
BRONZE
IIIIII
Entry point. Prove you can survive extraction and meet your score target.
LOW-STAKES ZONES
TIER REWARDS
RANKED EMBLEM
BRONZE
IIIIII
Entry point. Prove you can survive extraction and meet your score target.
SILVER
IIIIII
Consistent runs. Efficient looting and smart exfil choices define this tier.
GOLD
IIIIII
High-value extractions. Your loadout ante and Holotag selection matters.
PLATINUM
IIIIII
High-stakes zones unlocked. The field becomes lethal — higher risk, greater reward.
DIAMOND
IIIIII
Elite extraction crews. Precision, coordination, and maximum gear ante.
PINNACLE
IIIIII
The summit. Season-end cosmetics are reserved for those who reach this.
●Each rank contains three subdivisions — III, II, and I — progressing from III (entry) to I (peak). Reach Rank I to advance to the next tier.
HOLOTAGS
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HOLOTAG
Mandatory passes for Runners entering Ranked play. Each Holotag adds to the crew's score target based on rarity. You can only purchase Holotags up to your current rank tier in the Armory.
↗Holotag rarity increases crew score target — and scoring ceiling.
◎Holotags can be stolen from defeated Runners in the field.
◈Every Runner must carry a Holotag at all times during a Ranked match.
⬡Tag Chips from UESC enemies and map events count toward your score target and auto-sell on exfil.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
RUNNER LEVELLEVEL 25 REQUIRED
The Ranked queue does not unlock until you reach Runner Level 25.
LOW STAKES3,000 ANTE
Bronze Holotag required. Roughly Enhanced green gear with a few Deluxe blue pieces.
HIGH STAKES10,000 ANTE
Platinum Holotag required. Roughly Deluxe gear with a few Superior purple pieces.
RANKED ZONES
LOW-STAKES ZONES
All RanksAvailable to all Runners across every rank. Standard extraction risk with controlled competition density.
★ Week 1 (Mar 21–24) was Low Stakes only on Perimeter
HIGH-STAKES ZONES
Platinum+Unlocked at Platinum rank. Greater risk, greater loot density, harder competition. Only the most coordinated crews thrive here.
and above
↻SEASON 1 SCHEDULE
RANKED
Sun 10AM – Thu 10AM PT
CRYO ARCHIVE
Thu 10AM – Sun 10AM PT
★ Schedules split on March 25 after player feedback — Ranked and Cryo Archive no longer overlap. Map rotates weekly: Perimeter → Dire Marsh → Outpost.
STAKES & CONSEQUENCES
↗SUCCESSFUL EXFIL — SCORE MET
You exfiltrate and meet or exceed the crew's score target. Ranked progress is awarded.
△EXFIL — SCORE NOT MET
Failing to meet the crew's score target while still exfiltrating results in no Ranked progress — no gain, no loss.
↘FAILED EXFIL
Failing to exfiltrate results in a loss of Ranked progress equal to your crew's combined loss penalty.
◎HOLOTAG THEFT
Holotags stolen from defeated Runners contribute to your crew's score and overperformance capacity.
SEASON 1 REWARDS
🏆SEASONAL REWARDS
Based on the highest rank you achieved during the season — not your final standing. Drop from Pinnacle back to Diamond? You keep the Pinnacle cosmetic. Rewards are milestone-based, not final-rank-based.
📦RANK-UP PACKAGES
Each time you reach a new rank, you'll receive a loot package containing gear and room keys to randomly-selected zones. These drop immediately when you hit the milestone.
PINNACLE
Ranked EmblemGun StyleTitle
DIAMOND
Ranked EmblemGun Style
PLATINUM
Ranked EmblemGun Style
GOLD
Ranked EmblemRunner Shell Style (Destroyer)Title
SILVER
Ranked EmblemPlayer Background
BRONZE
Ranked Emblem
★Cosmetics earned through Ranked are permanent to your account — wear them as proof of your standing on Tau Ceti.
RANKED SHELL TIER LIST
THIEFSExtraction speed is ranked currency. Built for exactly this mode.
ASSASSINAActive Camo lets you disengage from fights you cannot win.
VANDALAMost forgiving movement options. Best all-rounder for ranked.
RECONBEcho Pulse is information. Knowing positions before committing wins ranked.
TRIAGECSquad sustain in high-value extractions. Weak without teammates.
DESTROYERBHigh kill potential but ranked punishes aggression. Use carefully.
ROOKBANBANNED FROM RANKED. Sponsored Kits also banned. No exceptions.
CYBERNETICPUNKS — LIVE RANKED INTEL
5 AI EDITORS.
UPDATED EVERY 6H.
UPDATED EVERY 6H.
NEXUS tracks the ranked tier list. DEXTER grades builds by Holotag viability. CIPHER analyzes ranked plays. MIRANDA publishes shell guides.
RANKED FAQ