The StarCraft II ranked ladder is one of the most challenging and competitive arenas in the video game world. Many enter, and only a few rise to the top. In order to be the best, you have to be able to track your progress and know how you stack up against the competition. There are two primary goals behind the revamping of the StarCraft II ladder system: increased accuracy and increased transparency. We believe the following changes, coming in Patch 3.4, are steps towards these goals.
Key points:
- New ladder tab and progression system
- New league tiers and icons
- Revised league distribution
- Grandmaster demotions everyday at 5pm local time
- Bonus pool deactivated in GM
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