If you're seeing reduced XP in CS:GO, there are several common reasons why this might be happening. I'll explain the main causes and what you can do about them.

The most common reason for reduced XP is the weekly XP reset. CS:GO has a weekly XP bonus that resets every Wednesday. Once you've earned your weekly bonus XP, subsequent matches will give you significantly less XP until the next reset.

Another frequent cause is playing in non-official game modes or community servers. These typically award less XP compared to official competitive matches, casual games, or deathmatch modes on Valve's official servers.

Abandoning matches or being kicked from games can also result in XP penalties. CS:GO implements this system to discourage negative behavior and maintain fair play. If you've recently left matches early or been kicked, you might experience reduced XP gains for a certain period.

Poor performance in matches naturally leads to lower XP gains. The XP system rewards players based on their individual performance, including kills, assists, MVP stars, and round wins. Consistently low scores will result in less XP earned per match.

If you're playing with a Trust Factor penalty (due to reports or negative behavior), you might receive reduced XP. Maintaining good behavior and avoiding reports can help restore your normal XP gain rates.

To maximize your XP gains, focus on:

• Playing during your weekly bonus period
• Using official matchmaking servers
• Completing matches without abandoning
• Performing well in games
• Maintaining good behavior to avoid penalties

Remember that XP reductions are usually temporary and will return to normal once the penalty period ends or when the weekly reset occurs.

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