Official Information Overview and Key Points Summary
Developer, release date, platform, pricing, language, and official summary points overview.
Counter-Strike 2 is developed and published by Valve, released on September 15, 2017.
Official Information Overview
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Game Name | Counter-Strike 2 |
| Developer | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Release Date | September 15, 2017 |
| Genre Tags | Action, Free to Play |
| Supported Platforms | Windows / Linux |
| Store Pricing | Free |
| Official Languages | Czech, Danish, Dutch, English*, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian… |
| User Reviews | Approximately 5,270,913 Steam User Recommendations |
| Media Scores | None (No scores announced yet) |
Official Introduction Key Points
- Over the last twenty years, Counter-Strike has provided an unparalleled competitive experience through the collective efforts of millions of players around the world
- Today, the next chapter of the CS legacy is about to begin - that chapter is Counter-Strike 2
- Counter-Strike 2 is a free upgrade to CS:GO, showcasing the largest technological leap in Counter-Strike’s history
- Built on the Source 2 engine, Counter-Strike 2 features photorealistic rendering based on physics, the most advanced networking, and upgraded community Creative Workshop tools that are revolutionary
- The Counter-Strike series pioneered gameplay focused on accomplishing objectives in 1999, and Counter-Strike 2 will retain this classic element while also presenting the following features:
- Completely new CS scoring system and updated priority mode
- Global and regional leaderboards
- Upgraded and significantly redesigned maps
- Revolutionary dynamic smoke grenades
- Gaming experience is not hindered by refresh rate
Official One-Sentence Summary
Over the course of more than twenty years, Counter-Strike has provided an exquisite competitive experience, shaped by millions of players around the globe. And now, the next chapter of the CS legend is about to begin—Counter-Strike 2.
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