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Counter-Strike 2

An upgrade to 2012's CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 is Valve's definitive multiplayer first-person shooter. Created using the Source 2 engine, the 2023 release includes improved maps, audio, and visuals.

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Counter-Strike 2 Randomly Hits New Player Count Record
FPS
Released
September 27, 2023
ESRB
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Developer(s)
Valve
Publisher(s)
Valve
Engine
Source 2 Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

A free upgrade to CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 marks the largest technical leap in Counter-Strike’s history. Built on the Source 2 engine, Counter-Strike 2 is modernized with realistic physically-based rendering, state of the art networking, and upgraded Community Workshop tools.

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A Counter-Strike 2 update has crashed the game's skins market.
Counter-Strike 2 Update Has Obliterated the Skins Market
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A recent update has upended Counter-Strike 2's cosmetics market, causing some valuable items to suddenly experience massive drops in value.

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Counter-Strike 2 Removes Transit Map
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Counter-Strike 2 officially removes one of the newest maps added to the game, with Transit being cut for offensive content included in the map.

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CS2: Best Weapon Animations In The New Update
Counter-Strike 2: Best Weapon Animations In The New Update
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Counter-Strike 2 has finally received a huge update for all weapon animations, here are some of the best ones so far.

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Counter-Strike 2 Player Pays $45,000 for Common Skin, Here’s Why
Counter-Strike 2 Player Pays $45,000 for Common Skin, Here’s Why
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Rare Counter-Strike 2 skins can cost exorbitant amounts, but recently one caught attention for being expensive despite being a common skin.

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Counter-Strike 2: Best Aim Training Maps
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Players who want to train their aim in Counter-Strike 2 can take their skills to the next level with the following maps.

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Collecting the rarest weapon skins in Counter-Strike 2 is an investment, with many players spending a small fortune to access these cosmetics.

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The Armory Pass is a type of battle pass that can bring you many different rewards in Counter-Strike 2. Here's how to level up it fast.

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Counter-Strike 2: How to Switch Hands
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Having the right settings is critical to winning rounds in Counter-Strike 2, especially at higher ranks. For those unsure, here's how to switch hands.

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