On September 1, 2023, the Limited Test was released to all that purchased Global Offensive before it became free-to-play in 2018 and were active in competitive matchmaking. Counter-Strike 2 released to the public on September 27, 2023, replacing Global Offensive on Steam.

The next era of Counter-Strike is here! Counter-Strike 2 is the largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike's history, ensuring new features and updates for years to come. Counter-Strike 2 is a free upgrade to CS:GO. So build your loadout, hone your skills, and prepare yourself for what's next!

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If you don't already have CS:GO, you will have to download the game from Steam by pressing “Install.” Once it's downloaded on Steam, open it and click “Play.” You can now play Counter-Strike 2!