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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
WarBirds
WarBirdsTake to the skies in the classic WWII MMO flight simulator
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.

WarBirds drops players into the intense aerial battles of World War II, offering both solo missions and massive online dogfights. With authentic aircraft models and realistic physics, pilots can experience the thrill of historic combat from the cockpit.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Free-to-Play
Category
First-Person Shooters
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
WWII flight sim fans and competitive pilots
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Interactive Magic
publisher
Interactive Magic
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
General
release date
1998-06-30
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Deep historical aircraft roster
  • Large, persistent online community
  • Robust mission editor for player‑generated content
  • Realistic flight physics
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new pilots
  • Limited modern support and updates
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

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

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