Counter-Strike 2 is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve. It is the fifth main installment of the Counter-Strike series and the successor to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). It was released on September 27, 2023, as a free upgrade to CS: GO.
The game retains the core gameplay of Counter-Strike, where two teams, the Terrorists and the Counter-Terrorists, compete to complete different objectives, depending on the game mode selected. The same objectives are Bomb defuse and Hostage rescue.

The features in Counter-Strike 2:

• The game uses the Source 2 engine, which provides improved visuals, physics, and networking compared to the Source engine used in CS: GO.
• The game features more realistic graphics, with improved lighting, textures, and animations.
• Smoke grenades now behave more realistically, spreading and dissipating more naturally.
• The game is less sensitive to server tick rate, which can improve gameplay consistency.
• The user interface has been redesigned for improved clarity and readability.
• All items from CS: GO are carried over to Counter-Strike 2.
• The game introduces a new ranking system with a Premier mode for more competitive play.
• Classic maps from CS: GO have been upgraded with improved visuals and gameplay, and some of the maps have been fully redrawn.

Counter-Strike 2 is a must-play experience. It’s a testament to the enduring legacy of the franchise, pushing the boundaries of tactical gameplay and visual fidelity.