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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 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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Esports
NIP adds Krimbo as Counter-Strike 2 IGL on loan through year’s end
NIP has handed its in-game leadership to Karim “Krimbo” Moussa, bringing the German rifler in from BIG on loan through…
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Esports
Stewie2K and autimatic reunite with Brehze and CeRq for another NA CS2 run
A familiar North American Counter-Strike core is taking another shot together, with Stewie2K, autimatic, Brehze and CeRq appearing on a…
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Team Falcons Beat Lynn Vision Gaming 2-1 to Reach BLAST Open Porto Upper Semifinals
Team Falcons defeated Lynn Vision Gaming 2-1 in the BLAST Open Porto 2026 Group B upper-bracket quarterfinal, earning a place…
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jL’s Vitality debut ends with a 2-0 loss to Inner Circle at BLAST Open Porto
Inner Circle opened BLAST Open Porto with a 2-0 victory over Vitality on August 27, winning Anubis 13-8 and Cache…
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Patch Notes
Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Custom HUDs and Scripted Camera Control
Valve has published a new Counter-Strike 2 update centered on map scripting, giving creators more tools for custom interfaces, scripted…
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Esports
Luminosity Places Bymas on the Bench Effective Immediately
Luminosity Gaming has placed Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras on the bench, with the roster change taking effect immediately. The Counter-Strike 2…
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Esports
Counter-Strike 2 Peaked Above 1 Million Viewers at Esports World Cup 2026
Counter-Strike 2 finished its Esports World Cup 2026 run with a peak audience of 1,037,179 viewers. The mark came on…
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Esports
donk Takes His Second 2026 MVP at the Esports World Cup
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets finished the Esports World Cup as its MVP, collecting his second HLTV x 1XBET MVP award of…
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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