Counter-Strike 2 Officially Announced, Set To Release In Summer 2023 As A Free Upgrade To CS:GO
News 18Counter-Strike 2, which is being touted as the successor to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, is scheduled to release in the summer of this year. Built on Valve’s Source 2 engine, the game is being called “the most significant technological advancement in Counter-Strike’s history." Valve, in an FAQ post on Steam, notes, “Players are selected based on a number of factors deemed important by the Counter-Strike 2 development team, including recent playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and Steam account standing." In addition, the game will also feature overhauled maps, being able to import CS:GO inventory to Counter-Strike 2, audio upgrades, and better UI and visual effects with Source 2 lighting and particle systems. Early rumors of Counter-Strike 2 picked up pace when esports journalist Richard Lewis revealed that CS:GO could shift to Source 2 engine as early as this month.