The ranking system in CS2 is determined by a player's skill level and win-loss record. It revolves around Matchmaking Rating (MMR), which increases with victories and decreases with losses. Consequently, your performance in competitive matches directly impacts your rank progression.

Counter-Strike 2 is a free upgrade to CS:GO. So build your loadout, hone your skills, and prepare yourself for what's next! Read on to learn more about some of the features of Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2: BEYOND GLOBAL.

Counter-Strike 2 released to the public on September 27, 2023, replacing Global Offensive on Steam. This took Global Offensive down, with the exception of community servers, which are accessible via a "legacy" branch of Global Offensive.

CS2 is based on Valve's Source 2 engine and includes updates to some of the game's core mechanics, including improved smoke grenades and “sub-tick updates” that Valve says will let “servers know the exact instant that motion starts, a shot is fired, or a 'nade is thrown.” (A video also appears to show someone clearing ...