Counter-Strike 2: A big step up from CS:GO
Counter-Strike is one of the most legendary FPS games of all time and for many years fans enjoyed CS:GO. However, Valve decided that it was time for a new journey and launched Counter-Striker 2. This action game is even better than the previous ones on Windows PCs.
Counter-Strike 2 has lots of cool new stuff that makes playing it a fresh experience, especially if you've played CS:GO before. Here's what's new and exciting:
What makes Counter-Strike 2 special?
- Better Player Rankings and Premier Mode: There's a new system to rank players and an updated mode for more serious competition.
- Leaderboards for Everyone: You can now see how you stack up against players from your area or around the world.
- New Looks for Old Maps: Classic maps have been updated to look better and run smoother.
- Smart Smoke Grenades: These new grenades can change how you plan your moves and work with your team.
- Smooth Play, No Matter the Server: The game will run smoothly whether the server is fast or slow.
- Better Sounds and Visuals: The game looks and sounds more realistic, making it more immersive.
- Keep Your CS:GO Items: Anything you had in CS:GO, you can use in Counter-Strike 2.
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When did CS2 release?
Counter-Strike 2 came out on September 27, 2023. It replaced CS:GO on Steam, so everyone moved to the new game.
CS2 system requirements
To play Counter-Strike 2, your computer needs to meet these requirements:
- OS: Windows® 10
- Processor: 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 85 GB available space
These requirements make sure that you can enjoy all the new features of Counter-Strike 2, like its better graphics and smooth gameplay. If your computer meets or exceeds these specs, you will not have to worry about lags or stutters.
Counter-Strike 2 is a big step up from CS:GO, bringing players a better-looking, smoother-playing game with lots of new features to explore.
