Dates
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| Season 1 start | July 30, 2026 |
| End per the first patch notes | October 7, 2026 - the season was extended |
| Season 1 end | November 5, 2026, 2pm PT (22:00 UTC) |
| Next season start | right after Season 1 ends |
| New leaderboard in the game files | November 5, 2026, 22:00 UTC |
What resets and what carries over
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Rank | 8 calibration matches, history counts - an Ascendant will not start at Initiate |
| Season 1 peak rank | Stays in the profile permanently |
| Ranked access | Does not reset |
| Global leaderboard | Starts over: 75 matches in 30 days |
| Hero leaderboard | Starts over: 30 matches in 30 days and 100 all-time wins on the hero |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration matches | 8 |
| Format | solo only |
| Starting rank ceiling |  Oracle VI |
| Protection after placement | 2 matches per sub-rank, 5 per rank |
| Points after calibration | about 300 per match, 1,000 per sub-rank, 2,000 per rank |
| Duo after calibration | at most 1 rank apart; Eternus only with Eternus |
A calibration match weighs more than a normal one: one thrown game costs three or four wins later. Play calibration rested and in one block.
Checklist before November 5
- Unlock ranked: 60 Standard wins and three heroes with 15 wins each.
- Build a three-hero pool across roles - you play calibration solo.
- Clear penalties: low priority and a chat ban block Ranked entry.
- Find a duo partner for the season within one rank of you.
- Skip the last-week grind for a badge: your peak rank is saved anyway.
Placement matches
8 matches on your account, progress shows up in the order. Available now if the account has not calibrated yet.
Climb after calibration
Rank boost is priced per sub-rank, from your placement result to the rank you want.