Built for better Counter-Strike
Renown combines invite-only access, privacy-first anti-cheat, and AI-powered moderation to deliver fair, competitive matches with teammates you actually want to queue with.
Co-created with industry leaders:
Cheater-free by design
Renown’s anti-cheat system is built to keep matches fair and free from cheaters, all while respecting your privacy.
Pre-vetted invites: Verified match history through Leetify
Privacy-first approach: No download is required
Advanced AI: Deeper demo analysis with machine learning
Not just anyone gets in
Renown is built for players who care about clean, high-level Counter-Strike. Every member goes through a review process to keep games competitive and fair.
Verified match history: Active players vetted through Leetify
No smurfing: One invite per player, no duplicate accounts
Built for passion: A home for players who truly care about the game
Data partner:
Moderation evolved with RenownAI
We built an AI that actually understands CS. It tracks player dynamics and behavior patterns to ensure the highest quality matches.
Context-aware AI: Tracks voice, text and game events to distinguish heat-of-the-moment comms from toxicity
Human co-pilots: AI compiles all the evidence, but a real human makes the final call
Behavioral feedback: Provides post-match ratings in four key impact areas beyond K/D
Play to win with Seasons
Seasons introduce a fresh way to enjoy Counter-Strike. Play, earn tickets, and finish the season for a chance at exclusive skins.
Ticket system: Get tickets for every match you play
Behavior bonus: Positive behavior and high teammate ratings earn bonus tickets
Exclusive drops: Your tickets serve as entries to win rare skins at the end of each season
Your new Counter-Strike home
Elo. Perfected.
Leetify-imported ranks paired with an advanced ELO system to ensure balanced, inflation-free rankings.
Fast, simple matchmaking
Skip the fluff: start quickly, veto maps democratically, and get straight into the game.
Leetify-powered stats
Automated reports and Leetify ratings delivered immediately after each game.
DatHost servers
Global server locations optimized for low ping and trusted in CS major qualifiers.
Automatic skin drops
Automatic, randomized skin drops sent straight to your Steam account – no points or waiting required.
Premium
Open API
Free demo downloads and unlimited access to build your own tools, forever.
Pricing
Want to learn more? Here's our Q&A
How is Renown different from other platforms?
Renown is built as a CS-only home with a few key differences:
- Invite-only player pool: Everyone is pre-vetted through verified match history via Leetify.
- Cheater & smurf resistant by design: One account per player, server-side occlusion, and AI demo analysis.
- Behavior actually matters: RenownAI looks at voice, text and in-game events to reward good teammates and punish griefers, not just people who type something spicy in chat.
- Season structure with real rewards: Play matches, earn tickets, and increase your chances to win rare skins at the end of each season by being a positive, committed teammate.
Why was Renown created?
We've played Counter-Strike for over a decade ourselves and were frustrated with:
- Cheaters and smurfs ruining high-level matches
- Toxicity going unchecked or getting punished without context
- Platforms chasing monopoly over actually improving the experience
Who can join Renown and how do I get in?
Right now, Renown is focused on active Counter-Strike players in Europe. Eligibility is based on your verified match history from Valve Premier and FACEIT through our partner Leetify.
To qualify, keep your Leetify profile active and make sure your email is up to date. We run automated eligibility checks every day and email you as soon as you're accepted. There's no way to skip the process, everything is handled automatically.
To qualify, keep your Leetify profile active and make sure your email is up to date. We run automated eligibility checks every day and email you as soon as you're accepted. There's no way to skip the process, everything is handled automatically.
Who are the people behind Renown?
Renown is built and owned in Sweden, founded by some of the passionate Counter-Strike players behind Leetify and DatHost.
We've founded Renown without external venture capital so we can stay in full control of the platform's future. That means our focus stays where it should be: creating real, long-term value for CS players instead of optimizing for investor pressure or short-term monetization.
We've founded Renown without external venture capital so we can stay in full control of the platform's future. That means our focus stays where it should be: creating real, long-term value for CS players instead of optimizing for investor pressure or short-term monetization.
Which regions and servers do you support?
Right now, Renown runs on DatHost servers in Europe, with queue hours from 13:00–03:00 CET every day.
We'll expand to more regions based on demand on the waitlist and in our community. If you want Renown in your region, get your friends to sign up and help us see where to go next.
We'll expand to more regions based on demand on the waitlist and in our community. If you want Renown in your region, get your friends to sign up and help us see where to go next.