Counter-Strike 2
FPS · Multiplayer
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience.
Expensive right now
- Lowest recorded price
- Free
- Typical price
- Free
Counter-Strike 2 is well above its usual price right now. We'd wait for a sale unless you need it today.
Steam · Best price
Is Counter-Strike 2 for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Competitive matches and rankings
- Improving through practice
- Team-based tactics
- Fast, repeatable rounds
May not be for you if
- You dislike pressure in games
- You want a relaxing experience
- You rarely replay the same game
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Where should you buy it?
Official stores
- SteamFreeBuy
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Price history
Current best
Free
Historical low
Free
Average price
Free
Last sale
31 days ago
Counter-Strike 2 usually receives a major discount every 7–12 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Counter-Strike 2?
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience.
Game details
- Release date
- September 27, 2023
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Players
- Multi-player
- Genres
- FPS, Multiplayer
- Platforms
- Steam
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryNone
- ExplorationNone
- CombatVery high
- DifficultyHigh
- GrindHigh
- Session lengthShort
- Co-opHigh
More a skill hobby than a story to finish. Sessions are short but focused — one more match easily turns into five. Best with a regular squad and a competitive streak.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- Endlessly replayable matches
- A real skill ceiling to climb
- Great with a regular team
- Cheap or free to start
Things to consider
- Steep learning curve at first
- Matches demand full attention
- Losses can sting
- The time investment is effectively unlimited
Media
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Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
Free
Complete Edition
- Base game
- Counter-Strike 2 — Season Pass
- Counter-Strike 2 — Expansion
Free
Additional content
Counter-Strike 2 — Season Pass
Free
Counter-Strike 2 — Expansion
Free
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Very Positive
Based on 32,800 player reviews
Critics score it 86/100. Player reviews are Very Positive at 88% positive.
- 82/100
IGN
Counter-Strike 2 delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 80/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Valve that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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