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About Counter-Strike 2
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.
- Metacritic
- 81
- Release date
- Developer
- Valve Software, Hidden Path Entertainment
- Publisher
- Valve
- ESRB
- 17+
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PC
- Website
- counter-strike.net
- /r/cs2
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Counter-Strike 2 screenshots
Games similar to Counter-Strike 2
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Games in the series
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Counter-Strike 2 creators
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Mike Morasky
composer
Games: 12
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Marc Laidlaw
writer
Games: 10
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Gabe Newell
director, producer
Games: 15
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Joshua Weier
director
Games: 8
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Rick Johnson
programmer
Games: 17
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Jim Hughes
designer
Games: 7
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Michael Abrash
programmer
Games: 9
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Chris Green
composer
Games: 11
- James Cunliffe artist Games: 12
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Eric Smith
artist
Games: 9
CS2 news
All CS2 news
StarLadder to Host CS2 Major in Budapest
Short-term s1mple loan to FaZe Clan is rumored to be very costly
Valve Shuts Down Classic Offensive Mod After 8 Years of Work
Latest CS2 update brings five new community maps and weekly missions
FaZe Clan makes a shocking roster move ahead of Austin Major
Astralis in Crisis: Club Is Actively Looking To Be Sold, Says Report
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CS2 articles
Gaming
The AAA Gaming Revolution: Definitive Ranking of 2023-2025's Best Releases
In the gaming industry, AAA projects always attract attention—they are grand, polished, and visually stunning. Behind them are major studios,...
CS2
How to Surf in CS2
Surf in Counter-Strike 2 is a popular game mechanic that quickly gained popularity first in CS:GO and later transitioned into...
Esports
Who will play in BLAST.tv Austin Major: all invited teams and format explained
BLAST.tv Austin Major is the main Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the first half of 2025. This time, the Valve-supported tournament...
CS2
Review of the New Train 2025 Collection in Counter-Strike 2
The sunny spring days have arrived, which means it’s time for new updates. The new CS2 patch not only brought...
CS2
All Skins from the Radiant Collection in Counter-Strike 2
Spring brings us not only the departure of snow but also the arrival of a new update in Counter-Strike 2...
CS2
All skins from the Boreal Collection in Counter-Strike 2
Spring is here, and with it comes a brand-new update for CS2 ! The Boreal Collection is one of the...