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Arrived in September of 2023 as a free upgrade to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Built on the Source 2 engine, it features new server architecture, improved graphics, and adjustments to smoke grenades and other mechanics.
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Coming from a lifetime of mostly console gaming, Counter-Strike 2 has been a big culture shock for me. I'm not exactly new to PC gaming, but the difference in time spent between PC and console is still noteworthy. The closest thing I've played to CS2 before would have..
8/10 by blustrkr
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Counter-Strike 2 FAQ


Can I play online with friends in Counter-Strike 2?
Yes, you can! Counter-Strike 2 has an online multiplayer mode.

Is Counter-Strike 2 cross-platform? Does Counter-Strike 2 support cross-play?
Yes, Counter-Strike 2 supports cross-platform play.

Which perspective do you play from in Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2 has a first-person perspective.

seriesCounter-Strike
developerValve Corporation
publisherValve Corporation
composerMike Morasky engineSource 2
release date
NASeptember 27th, 2023
user score8/10
M for Mature

Online MultiplayerFirst-PersonShootingCross-Platform PlayTacticalStrategyMilitaryModdableDifficultTradingFast-PacedLevel Editor
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Achievements/Trophies1In-Game Locations20
Maps20
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addedby blustrkr
on March 22nd, 2023 last updatedby blustrkr
on October 19th, 2025

Developer Updates / Related News


Counter-Strike 2 Update
Increased matchmaking party size for Retakes to allow 4 players in a party.Fixed a case where players joining Retakes round during freeze time could spawn at a wrong spawn point.Fixed bot manager logic to make room for players by first kicking dead bots and bots who are not controlled by a human.Stability improvements. Counter-Strike 2 Update
Adding Retakes as official game mode supporting Defusal Group Alpha and Defusal Group Delta maps on official matchmaking servers.Fixed Molotov and Smoke interaction logic in cases when multiple smokes are active in the map.Updated Golden to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop (Update Notes)Updated Palacio to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop (Update Notes)Updated Rooftop to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop (Update Notes)InfernoAdjustments to top of Q... Re-Retakes
The bomb has been planted and you're running out of time. It's the return of retakes! In this classic game mode, each round drops you in to a fast-paced 4v3 after-plant scenario. Select your loadout card each round, check the map to coordinate with your teammates, and use your resources wisely to defuse (or defend) the planted bomb.The clock is ticking, what are you waiting for? Jump into a retakes server now! Counter-Strike 2 Update
Fixed a case of incorrect damage report data at the end of the rounds.Updated King Crasswater and Queen Ava stickers for clarity.Skinning fixes on Driver Gloves and Sport Gloves.Fixed a crash when playing back some demo files.Stability improvements. Counter-Strike 2 Update
Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage.Improved core utilization of some client particle and sound effects processing, reducing overall CPU usage when players are shooting.Defusing C4 will now lower the viewmodel weapon, prevent scoping, and delay firing the weapon by 150ms after exiting the defuse.C4 will no longer detonate in the middle of halftime intermission or after the end of the match.Fixed a case where 1 tick wa...
 
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