CS2 Articles

ESL Pro Tour and ESL Impact competitions transition to Counter-Strike 2

Most of ESL’s currently ongoing and upcoming Counter-Strike competitions will be played on Counter-Strike 2. 

Players voice disappointment over missing content in Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 has replaced CS:GO, but fans are unhappy that their favourite maps and game modes are missing from the sequel. 

Valve has officially released Counter-Strike 2 on Steam

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has finally been replaced by its brand-new sequel on Steam. 

Valve hints that Counter-Strike 2 is finally launching next week

Counter-Strike 2 is probably launching next week, according to a not-so-cryptic tweet from Valve. 

Valve announces new Counter-Strike 2 competitive changes, adds Inferno

Valve is now inviting, “as many eligible players as possible,” to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test. 

G2 land historic victory over ENCE to claim IEM Cologne trophy

G2 Esports took down ENCE 3-1 in the grand finals of IEM Cologne 2023 to secure what might end up b.eing the very last big trophy in CS:GO

Valve issues new Counter-Strike esports rules, bans franchised tournaments

Valve has issued new rules for Counter-Strike 2 esports, making all team payments public and banning franchised tournaments. 

Valve adds Wingman mode and first overhauled map in new Counter-Strike 2 patch

Wingman, Overpass and Vertigo return as Valve tests out more content for Counter-Strike 2. 

FURIA bolster their roster with FalleN and chelo

FURIA Esports has announced the inclusion of the well-known in-game leader, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo into their CSGO roster.

Counter-Strike 2 beta adds grenade inspections, Nuke and Office maps

Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 beta patch notes offer a sneak peek at upcoming content for the sequel. 

NAVI announce international roster ahead of CS2 transition

NAVI revealed a new international roster, matching the rumor that the organization is moving away from the CIS region.

First major Counter-Strike 2 update adds Mirage and refundable weapons

Counter-Strike 2’s first major update before its summer launch has arrived, finally allowing players to refund weapons during buy time.