Counter-Strike 2 Finally Arrives on Steam

Fans bid farewell to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) as Valve officially released the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) from Valve's vault of games.

CS2's Beginning of a Journey

CS:GO just marked its 11th anniversary last August as the game was initially released in 2012. Last March, Valve finally confirmed that CS is taking a step forward with a new game. A limited test was also opened for players before its official launch.

Powered by Source 2 engine, CS2 promises a realistic physically-based rendering with state of the art networking. In addition, CS2 also features new CS ratings, upgraded and overhauled maps, tick-rate-independent gameplay. Fortunately, all items from CS:GO will be moving forward to the CS2.

In a PC Gamer report, some professional esports players voiced out their feedback on the launch of CS2. "It's not competitive-ready at all, I still rather play CS:GO. I have not yet played any competitive match on it, [and] there is a lot to improve on to make me feel like it's CS:GO," GL Prism player Héjja 'kezziwow' Kászandrá stated.

CS2 Release

Starting September 28, players can now download the free to play CS2 on Steam. Valve also noted that returning players will still be familiar with their favorite maps and matchmaking modes. In addition, a revamped Premier mode awaits them.

On the other hand, new players are also welcome as they can learn the basics using the offline training. In addition, there are also the Casual and Deathmatch that will help hone their skills.