For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. Tournament footage used with permission from BLAST and ESL. Do you have a great idea for a new weapon skin or sticker? Show us what you can do.

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.

Counter-Strike is constantly evolving. From art, to maps, to inventive plays, and even player input, the CS community shapes the game. Last year we announced the broad strokes of new rules for professional Counter-Strike events, to take effect in 2025.

Counter-Strike (CS) is a series of multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video games, in which opposing teams attempt to complete various objectives. The series began on Windows in 1999 with the release of the first game, Counter-Strike.

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1 day ago · The Counter-Strike ecosystem is arguably healthier than ever. The in-game item economy (those infamous weapon skins and digital collectibles) has grown into a multi-billion dollar market. By 2024, the combined value of CS:GO/CS2 skins in circulation was estimated to exceed $5 billion.

Jan 14, 2021 · Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based first person shooter gameplay the original Counter-Strike pioneered when it launched in 1999. Two teams compete in...

Dec 6, 2018 · Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is Now Free To Play on Steam! Introducing Danger Zone — a fast-paced battle royale game mode built on CS:GO’s tactical gameplay where players use their wits, skill, and resources to fight to the finish.

Feb 23, 2024 · Counter-Strike 2 is a premium action game for PC by developer Valve Corporation. It is the successor to the massively popular and longest-running first-person shooter franchise, Counter-Strike, or simply CS. It will also be a free upgrade for those who already purchased and own Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Corporation which is a part of the Counter-Strike series. It was announced to the public on March 22, 2023 with an tentative full release for Summer 2023 and a limited test beginning the same day.[1]