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Counter-Strike 2
- Valve
- September 27, 2023
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
About Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve. Released in September 2023, it is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series and serves as a direct replacement for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across modes such as bomb defusal and hostage rescue. Built on the Source 2 engine, the game introduced volumetric smoke physics, revised weapon handling, and a new sub-tick server architecture. It inherited all cosmetic items from its predecessor and features both a map-specific Competitive mode and a numerically ranked Premier mode.
Time to Beat
- Main
- 1h
- Main + Extras
- 14h
- Completionist
- 139.8h
Latest Counter-Strike 2 News
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Patch Notes
Counter-Strike 2 Adds Workshop Map Controls and Localized Pet Photobook Text
Counter-Strike 2 adds Play menu buttons for managing downloaded Workshop maps, and pet photobook pages now display localized text art.…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Shows Equipped Gloves in Buy Menus
Valve’s latest Counter-Strike 2 update gives agents a more consistent look across menus and photobooth sessions: they now wear their…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Details Static Quadrant Crosshair and Share Code Changes
Counter-Strike 2’s latest update notes center on crosshair changes, including a new Static Quadrant style, an outline color option, and…
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Counter-Strike 2 Fixes Pixel Gaps in Rush Rooms and Adjusts Castle Clipping
Counter-Strike 2’s latest update addresses two Rush map issues, fixing pixel gaps in various rooms and adjusting clipping in the…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Lets Custom Servers Disable Clan Tags
Counter-Strike 2 now gives custom server operators a way to disable clan tags. Valve also fixed cases where loud reload…
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Counter-Strike 2 Tightens Rush Team Damage Rules and Fixes Silent Reload Bugs
Counter-Strike 2’s latest update gives Rush clearer rules for team damage and player kicks while fixing two silent-reload bugs that…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Raises Rush’s Countdown From 7 to 14 Seconds
Valve’s latest Counter-Strike 2 update changes how long Rush rounds can continue after eliminations, raising the maximum countdown-after-elimination time from…
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Counter-Strike 2 Reworks Premier Map Picks and Adds Rush 3v3
Counter-Strike 2 is changing how Premier matches select maps while adding Rush, a queued 3v3 mode built around a series…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Reworks Custom Cameras and Encrypts Demo Chat
Counter-Strike 2‘s latest update gives map creators a reworked camera API, adds spectator controls for custom HUDs, and encrypts chat…
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Esports
Spirit Wins BLAST Open Porto Final With 3-1 Victory Over MOUZ
Spirit defeated MOUZ 3-1 in the BLAST Open Porto grand final, earning a second consecutive trophy after their Esports World…
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Esports
TYLOO Secure IEM Beijing Spot Without Playing the Grand Final
TYLOO secured a place at IEM Beijing 2026 without playing the grand final after FlyQuest were forced to forfeit the…
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Counter-Strike 2 Guides
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Nuke’s Most-Used Pro Smoke Wall Can Be Thrown by One Player
On Nuke, professional players have leaned heavily on a two-smoke wall that runs from Main toward Garage. The setup uses…
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Counter-Strike 2
Developed by Valve
Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve. Released in September 2023, it is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series and serves as a direct replacement for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across modes such as bomb defusal and hostage rescue. Built on the Source 2 engine, the game introduced volumetric smoke physics, revised weapon handling, and a new sub-tick server architecture. It inherited all cosmetic items from its predecessor and features both a map-specific Competitive mode and a numerically ranked Premier mode.
- Genre Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Perspective First person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer
- Release September 27, 2023
- Publisher Valve
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Age Rating
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Time to Beat
- Main
- 1h
- Main + Extras
- 14h
- Completionist
- 139.8h