Counter-Strike 2 information will get the squad pumped

Valve’s tactical shooter Counter-Strike: International Offensive has smashed its personal concurrent participant file for the third time in simply two months — This previous weekend noticed CS:GO pull in over 1.5 million gamers on Steam, beating a file set only a fortnight in the past by nearly 50,000 gamers.

In response to the figures on Steamdb, 1,519,457 soldiers leapt into motion on March 25, beating the height participant rely of 1,470,183 recorded on Saturday, March 11, and additional surpassing the earlier file of 1,308,963 recorded again in February. And whereas CS:GO has by no means actually ever entered an period of unpopularity in its close to 20 years of operation, the explanation behind this sudden resurgence is kind of clear.

Simply 5 days in the past, Valve lastly confirmed the latest whispers that Counter-Strike was in line to obtain a long-awaited improve, bringing technical enhancements and mechanical overhauls to the tactical shooter’s getting older engine. Titled Counter-Strike 2, (although the undertaking is extra of an improve quite than an precise sequel), the free, Supply 2-powered launch will function redesigned maps, a U.I. improve, improved ballistics, and new, additional immersive results for parts comparable to smoke, shadows, and light-weight.

Valve has already confirmed that every one statistics and kit from present CS:GO accounts will probably be carried over into the brand new version. A launch date was not introduced, however the replace is anticipated to roll out this summer season, with restricted testing home windows made obtainable to gamers within the meantime. You’ll be able to take a look at the total particulars for Counter-Strike 2 over on the official web site.