Counter-Strike 2

Over the past two decades, Counter-Strike has provided a world-class competitive experience for the millions of players around the world who helped shape it. Now the next chapter in the history of CS is about to begin!

Being a free update to CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 is the most important technical advance in the history of this franchise. Powered by the Source 2 engine, Counter-Strike 2 has been modernized with Physically Based Rendering (PBR), next-generation networking, and updated Community Workshop tools.

In addition to the classic objective-focused gameplay that Counter-Strike pioneered in 1999, this new installment features the following features:

• All-new CS Ratings within the updated Premier mode.
• Global and regional classifications.
• Updated and renewed maps.
• Dynamic and revolutionary smoke grenades.
• Gameplay independent from the tick rate.
• Redesigned sound and audio effects.
• Contains all CS:GO items present in CS2.