Counter-Strike 2 cheaters will cost associates their ranks, Valve says

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Counter-Strike 2 is here, it’s live, it’s finally free for everyone to play. As multiplayer shooter stalwart CSGO rides off into the sunset, Valve introduces a range of new features, details, and fixes that we’ve been hoping to see in Counter-Strike for years. The CS2 beta is over. The journey that started all the way back in 2000, and has seen us battle it out for decades across Counter-Strike 1.6, Counter-Strike Source, and Global Offensive, begins a new chapter. Valve is going hard on Counter-Strike cheaters already, and we’re pleased to announce that chickens can finally fall off the towers on Vertigo. The first major Counter-Strike 2 update is a lot.

Before you get started, you’re going to need the best Counter-Strike 2 settings and all the details for how the new Counter-Strike 2 Premier mode operates. Built on the foundations of CSGO, this is nevertheless a revamped and revitalized version of the iconic FPS game, and there’s a lot to learn. At the same time, Valve is already implementing a slew of changes, updates, and fixes to make CS2 pop. Here’s everything new in the first major Counter-Strike 2 update post launch.

Firstly, Valve has a gift for new Counter-Strike players in the form of ‘Training Day,’ an introductory mode that serves as a tutorial for getting into the shooter for the first time. After 23 years, CS has amassed a dedicated and expert playerbase, and iterated on its core mechanics several times over. Getting started can be intimidating, but Training Day serves as a nice, gentle on-ramp. Weekly drops are replaced with a weekly care package, allowing you to choose from weapon cases, weapon finishes, and graffiti. Casual and deathmatch maps are now divided into separate groups, and you can favorite