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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Def Jam: Fight for NY
Def Jam: Fight for NYHip‑hop fueled street fighting with weapons, styles and online crews.
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.

Step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter and battle for control of New York's hip‑hop underground. With over 40 real‑world artists, interactive venues and a deep hybrid‑style system, the game delivers a gritty, music‑driven fighting experience. Create your own fighter, mix up to three fighting disciplines, wield dozens of weapons, and dominate both local split‑screen matches and online crew battles on PlayStation 2.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Hip‑hop fans and fighting game enthusiasts
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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EA Canada, AKI Corporation
publisher
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Electronic Arts
age rating
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ESRB M
multiplayer
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Single player, Split screen
critic score
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73/100
General
msrp
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$49.99
release date
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2004-09-20
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Authentic hip‑hop roster with real artists
  • Deep hybrid fighting style system
  • Highly interactive and destructible arenas
  • Robust character customization options
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 platform
  • Online features no longer supported
  • Learning curve can be steep for new players
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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