Counter-Strike 2
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Supported OS: 
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Steam Deck status: 
Playable - 
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macOS and older 32-bit/DX9 only systems[1]. Users who previously have CS:GO installed on their macOS systems will either have the Windows version of CS2 being downloaded into their systems instead (prior to Oct 10, 2023), which is non-functional on Mac systems, without Game Porting Toolkit (or other programs and workarounds). After Oct 10, 2023, users with incompatible hardware (such as 32-bit OS) or operating systems (macOS) may have CS:GO downloaded instead.Users who cannot run CS2 because of their hardware or software (OS) will be offered for Prime Status refunds[1].
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Counter-Strike 2 (also colloquially referred to as Counter-Strike Source 2 or CS:GO Source 2) is a video game developed by Valve. Announced on March 22, it was planned to be released around Summer 2023, but later it was delayed to September 27, 2023. The game is a remaster of 
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with new graphics, new contents and technical improvements. It is developed in Valve’s own Source 2 engine, the successor to Source. Prior to its release, Valve added users via CS:GO's game menu to the playtest.
This game was released on September 27th, 2023, completely replacing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However this does not apply to the console version of CS:GO (for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360), which remains available for purchase.
The game was generally positively received by critics. Player response to the game was however, mixed, primarily as a result of removed content and features that CS:GO had, CS:GO being delisted on the store, and the game being incompatible with older PC's and macOS, or having performance and other technical issues. The Metacritic user reviews were later review bombed, alongside with Steam, which caused the recent reviews to drop to "Mixed".
Content
- Counter-Strike 2 (
game\csgo) - Counter-Strike 2 Windows binaries
- Counter-Strike 2 Linux binaries
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Limitations/Bugs
Important: Counter-Strike 2 not available for macOS. As a result, since Oct 10, 2023, users may receive (CS:GO), via the csgo_legacy branch instead of CS2. Prior to that date, users will have the Windows version of CS2 downloaded to the Mac systems, which is non-functional without using Game Porting Toolkit (or Wine), running Windows on Mac via Boot Camp (Intel Macs only) or using virtualization software.
Later it is confirmed that Valve has dropped support for macOS entirely, users who cannot run Counter-Strike 2 on Mac systems will be offered for Prime Status Upgrade refund[1].
System Requirements
 Note:Unofficially works on  Windows 7 and  Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 until Steam drops support for these operating systems along with the Steam API update with the game in 2024. Support will not be provided for these operating systems however.Please note that using these operating systems may cause issues related to  VAC.Note:Requires CPU with SSE4.2 support, 64-bit OS and DirectX 11 (or optionally, Vulkan) compatible card, systems with 32-bit or DirectX 9 only card may chose to download the Legacy version of CS:GO instead if their hardware is incompatible, via the Beta tab on Steam Library. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Later it is confirmed that Valve has dropped support for macOS entirely, users who cannot run Counter-Strike 2 on Mac systems will be offered for Prime Status Upgrade refund until December 1, 2023[1]. |
Note:Requires CPU with SSE4.2 support and Vulkan-compatible card, systems with 32-bit or OpenGL only card may chose to download the Legacy version of CS:GO instead if their hardware is incompatible, via the Beta tab on Steam Library. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See Also
External links
- Website
- Updates & Patch Notes (previous post will contain both CS:GO and CS2 post)
- Steam Store page
- Counter-Strike 2 on Counter-Strike Wiki (FANDOM)
- CS2 Community VAC
Counter-Strike 2 on Wikipedia- About playtest. https://steamcommunity.com/faqs/steam-help/view/5ED2-ED8E-81F4-0C18
References
- Steam Support - Legacy CS:GO Version
- I can't run CS2 because I run DirectX 9 or a 32-bit version of Windows. Am I eligible for a Prime Status Upgrade refund?
- DirectX 9 and/or 32-bit Windows users are eligible for a Prime Status Upgrade refund if their purchase was made on Steam between the announcement of the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test (March 22, 2023) and the launch of Counter-Strike 2 (September 27, 2023).
- I can't run CS2 because I play on a Mac. Am I eligible for a Prime Status Upgrade refund?
- macOS users are eligible for a refund if most of their CS:GO playtime was on macOS and they played CS:GO on a Mac between the announcement of the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test (March 22, 2023) and the launch of Counter-Strike 2 (September 27, 2023), regardless of when they purchased their Prime Status Upgrade.
- I can't run CS2 because I run DirectX 9 or a 32-bit version of Windows. Am I eligible for a Prime Status Upgrade refund?
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Steam Deck Compatibility
 PlayableValve's testing indicates Counter-Strike 2 is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read  All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration This game shows Steam Deck controller icons This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck [ Learn more ]
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