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CS 1.6 scores a comeback as CS: Legacy, it might be a return to Counter's best days
A group of modders is working on CS: Legacy, a remake of Counter-Strike 1.6 built on the latest version of the Source engine.
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Adrian Werner
March 18, 2025

Steam continues to break record after record. Valve's platform and its biggest hit have never attracted so many players
Valve's platform has broken another record for user activity, and its biggest hit - Counter-Strike 2 - is not far behind. Much of this is due to the Spring Sale on Steam.
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Michal Harat
March 17, 2025

Valve blocked CS mod launch on release day. Devs investigate
The release of Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive failed to happen due to Valve, forcing the mod's developers to investigate.
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Jacob Blazewicz
March 12, 2025

CS 2 record on Steam. Valve's new game spotted by dataminers?
CS 2 players are complaining, but they are still crowding Valve's shooter, which may be testing some new, unknown title.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 17, 2025

Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!
The industry-defining tactical first-person shooter (FPS) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is returning for another round at the Esports World Cup this year!
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Webedia Group
February 17, 2025

Valve fixed hilarious ragdoll in CS2 but fans want it back
If you were enjoying the out of propoportions ragdoll in CS2, you might be sad that it's already gone. Many players want it back.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
January 10, 2025

21 Years Ago Valve's Future Was Saved by Counter-Strike 2 Deal. Gabe Newell Made Knife Out of Joy
The contract to develop a game called Counter-Strike 2 was signed back in 2003. To celebrate this success, Gabe Newell - the founder of Valve - handmade a knife with the name of the game.
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Maciej Gaffke
November 22, 2024

CS2 Fixes Legs, But Players Are Left Disappointed by Latest Update
Counter-Strike 2 finally received a major update. It's just a shame that most of the changes are minor, and the new battle pass has severely annoyed players.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 3, 2024

CS2's Iconic Dust 2 Map Gets Small Change with Huge Gameplay Impact
Dust 2, one of the most popular maps for Counter-Strike 2, received a minor update. The change, however, could have quite an impact on the game's balance.
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Martin Bukowski
July 24, 2024

CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop
Trading virtual items in Counter-Strike is a vein of gold for Valve. Players spent nearly $1 billion on this alone in 2023.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 23, 2024

End of CSGO Era; Valve Finally Abandons the Game After 10 Years
Valve has kept its word. After more than a decade, support for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which had already been replaced by CS 2, has ended.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 3, 2024

Valve Accidentally Reveals Left 4 Dead Prototype in New Problematic CS 1.6 Update
Counter-Strike 1.6 has received news in Half-Life's anniversary update. The patch annoys players with bugs, but also includes a secret gift: a Left 4 Dead prototype.
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Jacob Blazewicz
November 24, 2023

CS2 Finally Opens Up to Community Maps
Counter-Strike 2 has received an update that will enabled you to play on fan-made maps and no longer confuse birds with grenades on Inferno.
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Jacob Blazewicz
November 3, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 is Currently Valve's Worst-rated Game Ever
CS 2 debuted at the end of September and has garnered so many negative reviews on Steam that it has become the worst-rated game from Valve.
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Maciej Gaffke
October 11, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Tarnishes CSGO's Reputation; Steam Ratings Plummet
The debut of Counter-Strike 2 continues to generate considerable excitement, though not necessarily positive in the face of the game's shortcomings and pains.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 3, 2023

Half-Life Devs Live in Their Own Time; 'Summer' Release of CS 2 is No Exception
CS 2 debuted in the summer. At least according to the so-called Valve Time, and that, as usual, has little to do with actual calendar.
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Jacob Blazewicz
September 29, 2023

CS 2 is the Biggest Technical Leap in Counter-Strike History; Valve Lists New Features, Fans Review
Players are still getting acquainted with Counter-Strike 2's new features, but some fans are not thrilled with the changes, let alone the complete removal of CSGO.
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Jacob Blazewicz
September 28, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Launches
After a prolonged wait, Valve has finally finished beta-testing Counter-Strike 2 and, rather abruptly, officially released the successor to CSGO.
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Jacob Blazewicz
September 28, 2023

Big Changes in CS 2; Beta Opens to More Players
Counter-Strike 2 is now available to Prime users, and the new update introduces further significant changes to the game.
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Jacob Blazewicz
September 1, 2023
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Counter-Strike 2 Takes Significant Step Towards Release [Update: Possible Release Date]
A new update for Counter-Strike 2 suggests that Valve is already finishing testing the game and the full version should be released soon.
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Adrian Werner
August 21, 2023