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About Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 is the popular multiplayer shooter from Valve and one of the most popular games in esports. Counter-Strike 2 is primarily an objective-based shooter wherein two teams compete in a variety of game modes to complete an objectives ranging from defusing a bomb to rescuing hostages. There are several game modes, including: competitive, casual, deathmatch, arms race, demolition, wingman, flying scountsman, weapons course, and (most recently) a battle royale mode titled Danger Zone. As with most competitive…
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Counter-Strike 2 is the popular multiplayer shooter from Valve and one of the most popular games in esports. Counter-Strike 2 is primarily an objective-based shooter wherein two teams compete in a variety of game modes to complete an objectives ranging from defusing a bomb to rescuing hostages.
There are several game modes, including: competitive, casual, deathmatch, arms race, demolition, wingman, flying scountsman, weapons course, and (most recently) a battle royale mode titled Danger Zone. As with most competitive online shooters, Counter-Strike 2 supports matchmaking.
Due to the long life of the game, players have a wide selection of weapons to choose from when playing. The game also offers a solid spectator mode.
There are several game modes, including: competitive, casual, deathmatch, arms race, demolition, wingman, flying scountsman, weapons course, and (most recently) a battle royale mode titled Danger Zone. As with most competitive online shooters, Counter-Strike 2 supports matchmaking.
Due to the long life of the game, players have a wide selection of weapons to choose from when playing. The game also offers a solid spectator mode.
ReleaseAug 21, 2012
GenreShooter
PlatformsPC, Linux
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The useful details
Game information
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Main playtime estimate
- 14h
Free-to-play details
FreeToGame coverage: PC. Additional platforms may come from IGDB; availability and pricing can differ.
FreeToGame listed status: Live.
Minimum PC requirements
- OS
- Windows® 7/Vista/XP
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
- Storage
- 15 GB available space