• The Trust Factor is a rating calculated depending on a variety of factors and activities that players do on the entire Steam platform. The new system has been rolled out by Valve in an attempt to widen the range of elements used in the matchmaking process.
  
  
• Unlike Prime, Trust Factor (TF) goes beyond what your Casual Rank is and whether or not you have a phone number linked to your account.

Which Factors are considered when calculating your Trust Factor?

• Valve has not provided a list of the factors they are using in calculating the Trust Factor. Even though they’ve remained tight-lipped about it, they have mentioned they don’t want the activities of players to be determined by a set list of factors which might influence their actions while they’re playing.
  
  
• It’s a pretty neat strategy because it allows players to act more naturally when on the platform which reduces the manipulation of the system by players who have a low Trust Factor. However, the system is expected to be updated often and the list of factors reviewed continuously.

Is It Possible to Check Your Trust Factor?

• Unfortunately, players cannot check their Trust Factor. The goal of the system is to match-make similar players without the players having to worry about their rating or how they can improve it.
  
  
• It allows the system to pick similar players by relying on data collected through natural action and not by calculated moves with the aim to improve the rating.

Will the Trust Factor affect my quality of matches?

• Yes! If you have a low TF, there’s a fair chance you will get bad quality matches. This is especially when you party up with the players.
  
  
• It’s important to remember that when players are in a party, the TF used is that of the lowest ranking member which is why partying up might lead to most bad games.

Will My Prime Status Improve My Trust Factor?

• Yes! Some of the factors used to define the Trust Factor is the phone number and your CS: GO rank.
  
  
• For players that had a prime status before, the Trust Factor will be higher and the in-game experience will be better.
  
  
• If you haven’t linked your CS: GO account you should improve your matchmaking experience.

Making in-game purchases, such as skins, stickers, and other items from the CS:GO marketplace, can positively impact your Trust Factor. This demonstrates an investment in the game and displays a commitment to the CS:GO community.

Spending a substantial amount of time actively playing CS:GO can significantly contribute to improving your Trust Factor. A higher number of in-game hours indicates a dedicated and engaged player.

Engaging with the community through positive interactions on Steam profiles, such as leaving comments or giving likes, can help boost your Trust Factor. Likewise, receiving comments and likes on your own profile reflects positively on your engagement within the community.

Giving likes and comments on community items, such as workshop content, guides, and artwork, showcases your involvement within the CS:GO community. This active participation can enhance your Trust Factor.

The Trust Factor in CS:GO is a rating calculated depending on a variety of factors and activities that players do on the entire Steam platform. The new system has been rolled out by Valve in an attempt to widen the range of elements used in the matchmaking process.

Unfortunately, players cannot check their Trust Factor. The goal of the system is to match-make similar players without the players having to worry about their rating or how they can improve it.

Yes! If you have a low TF, there’s a fair chance you will get bad quality matches. This is especially when you party up with the players.

Yes! Some of the factors used to define the Trust Factor is the phone number and your CS: GO rank.

By understanding and engaging with these factors, players can enhance their Trust Factor, contributing to an improved matchmaking experience and fostering a positive gaming environment within the CS:GO community.