Valve seems to be teasing the approaching launch of Counter-Strike 2, if we’re studying this cheeky Tweet appropriately. The sport has been in restricted, closed beta testing since March, when it was initially introduced.
Valve at all times stated that Counter-Strike 2 could be accessible for everybody someday in the summertime, so there’s solely actually one solution to interpret this Tweet from the official Counter-Strike account.
“What are you doing subsequent Wednesday?” it asks, referring to September 27. That will technically put it outdoors of the summer time season, since that ends September 23. However we do not have to be literal right here.
Assuming this is not some kind of public beta take a look at or one other step in the direction of launch, it is protected to imagine the massive day is certainly Wednesday, September 27. Counter-Strike 2 is a free improve to Counter-Strike: International Offensive.
What are you doing subsequent Wednesday?
— CS2 (@CounterStrike) September 20, 2023
Exterior of bringing the traditional aggressive shooter to Valve’s newest Supply 2 engine, Counter-Strike 2 additionally introduces main new mechanics, altering to the rating system, overhauls audio and extra. The massive one is, in fact, reactive smoke, which permits it to react to the setting and never clip via objects.
The brand new smoke clouds are malleable sufficient to fill gaps, and gamers can carve via them by merely capturing via. The upgrades additionally carry over to the maps – a few of that are getting remade, whereas others remastered.
Clearly, a numbered sequel to one in every of Steam’s most persistently performed video games ever is a giant deal. As outdated as it’s, CS:GO by no means stopped rising, and with CS2 being a free improve (and with all skins carrying over), there’s each purpose to imagine the collection is about to get one other enhance in recognition.
It is also going to be fascinating to see how a lot of the Valorant viewers strikes over to Counter-Strike 2, be they Twitch streamers or common gamers.