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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Dark Sector
Dark SectorA covert operative gains monstrous powers to battle a deadly bio‑weapon threat.
Overview
Description

Counter-Strike 2 is the free-to-play successor to CS:GO, a tactical 5v5 shooter defined by precise gunplay, economy management, and deep competitive play built on the new Source 2 engine.

Hayden Tenno, a covert operative, is sent to the war‑torn city of Lasria to stop the spread of the Technocyte virus. After being infected, his right arm mutates into a lethal weapon, granting him terrifying new abilities as he fights both the infected and his enemies. The game blends third‑person shooting with horror‑filled environments, offering a gritty narrative set against a Cold War backdrop. Players experience intense single‑player missions and competitive multiplayer modes across PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Fans of gritty sci‑fi shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Digital Extremes
publisher
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D3 Publisher, Aspyr Media, Zoo Corporation, ND Games, Noviy Disk
age rating
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PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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70/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2008-03-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Unique mutated arm combat system
  • Strong sci‑fi horror narrative
  • Solid multiplayer modes
  • Optimized performance on all three platforms
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Limited map variety in multiplayer
  • Story pacing can feel uneven in later chapters
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Counter-Strike 2 has been my go-to lately. Pure skill-based gunplay. One gripe: steep learning curve. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Counter-Strike 2. Pure skill-based gunplay. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

Been playing Counter-Strike 2 with friends. Huge esports scene. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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