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General·March 9, 2026
Leaked build hints at Armory Pass overhaul
Whispers of a “leaked build” are once again circling the Counter-Strike 2 community, this...
General·March 6, 2026
Original version returns to Steam’s most-played chart
For a game that was widely considered “gone” after being folded into Counter-Strike 2,...
General·March 4, 2026
Counter-Strike classic resurfaces as separate store listing
Counter-Strike’s classic presence on Steam quietly re-emerged in early March 2026, appearing as a...
General·March 4, 2026
Classic competitive shooter restored as standalone app
On March 3, 4, 2026, Valve quietly restored Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) as a...
General·March 4, 2026
Valve quietly relists classic shooter
In the opening days of March 2026, Valve quietly restored a standalone listing for...
General·March 4, 2026
Major stage moves to best-of-three only
Counter-Strike Majors have long balanced two competing goals: maximizing competitive integrity while preserving the...
General·March 2, 2026
Audio and performance tweaks stabilize competitive play
Competitive shooters are decided by margins that feel almost invisible: a half-step heard through...
General·February 27, 2026
Counter-Strike 2 joins the Esports Nations Cup 2026 lineup
Counter-Strike 2 is officially joining the Esports Nations Cup 2026, adding one of the...
General·February 25, 2026
BLAST and ASUS renew partnership for six Tier 1 CS2 events in 2026
BLAST and ASUS are extending their collaboration into 2026, locking in a renewed performance‑focused...