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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
World of Warplanes
World of WarplanesMassively multiplayer aerial combat in the Golden Age of aviation
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.

World of Warplanes is a free-to-play MMO action game that lets players pilot iconic WWII-era aircraft in fast‑paced dogfights. Developed by Wargaming.net and Persha Studia, it offers a blend of arcade fun and historical detail. Since its 2013 launch, the game has grown a global community, featuring a variety of planes, battle modes, and progression systems that reward skill and strategy. Players can team up or compete in massive online battles across diverse maps.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Freemium
Category
First-Person Shooters
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Aviation fans and competitive gamers
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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Wargaming.net, Persha Studia
publisher
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Wargaming.net
age rating
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PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
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63/100
General
release date
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2013-11-12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Large selection of historically inspired planes
  • Free-to-play with optional cosmetics
  • Robust multiplayer and squad features
  • Regular content updates and events
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Microtransactions can affect progression speed
  • Arcade physics may not satisfy hardcore simulators
  • PC‑only limits platform accessibility
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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