Counter-Strike 2
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Valve buys fan favourite Counter-Strike map from creator: 'They reached out to buy it on day 1, a great honor and I don't want anyone to think we hesitated for one moment'
By Rich Stanton published
News Cache was already in the Workshop, but now looks set for the competitive map pool.

The latest big game on Steam is Fragpunk, or as I like to call it, 'kitchen-sink Counter-Strike'
By Evan Lahti published
FPYES Fragpunk's fun is a reminder that some things are more important than a ruthless devotion to balance.

Competitive shooters are at a crucial crossroads in 2025: 'sweaty' teamplay vs. casual fun
By Morgan Park published
2025 Crossover fatigue, high-profile failures, and the rise of Marvel Rivals marked a tumultuous year for shooters.

Valve signed a deal for Counter-Strike 2 in 2003 because they were 'running on fumes', and Gabe Newell was so happy he made a celebratory knife with his own hands
By Rich Stanton published
News Of course, "it took us a long time to ship Counter-Strike 2."

Classic map Train returns in a Counter-Strike 2 update
By Jonathan Bolding published
News With a new look and layout.

Inspired modder makes Fruit Ninja but it's a Counter-Strike 2 aim trainer
By Rich Stanton published
Ding ding ding!

Public-facing Valve dev shows why most Valve devs don't have much to do with the public: 'I'm just the only one dumb enough to be on Twitter'
By Rich Stanton published
news Steamed up.

Counter-Strike 2 gives the people what they want: tiny sausages hanging from their guns
By Rich Stanton published
news The Armoury update is basically a battle with a little more choice.
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