Counter-Strike 2 Breaks Records, Surpasses CS:GO on Steam with Over 1.8 Million Players
In recent hours, Counter-Strike 2 has officially surpassed CS:GO on Steam, hitting a peak of 1,824,989 concurrent players, compared to the previous episode’s record of 1,818,773. This is a huge milestone for the popular shooter.
The Launch of Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2, launched in September 2023, is seen as an evolution of the original game. It brings in a new graphical engine, Source 2, better physics, and an improved netcode to offer a smoother and more balanced experience. The technical differences are obvious, with a much higher level of detail, a sophisticated lighting system, and new interaction possibilities between certain weapons and the environment, like smoke grenades.
A Historic Moment for the Series
As we know, Valve earned a billion dollars from Counter-Strike 2 in 2023, and the game’s recent numbers confirm that the shooter series is at its best moment ever. Some people have speculated that bots and server farms might be behind these impressive results, but this phenomenon isn’t new. It likely has affected statistics for the original Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as well.
What is clear, though, is that Counter-Strike 2 has extremely positive reviews on Steam, and there are no serious doubts or concerns about the game’s quality at this time.
