Dataminers Find Evidence That Counter-Strike 2 Exists and May Be Releasing Soon

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Dataminers have seemingly revealed proof that Counter-Strike 2 is in development and may be coming sooner than players think. The Counter-Strike series has been the king of the tactical shooter genre for many since it was first released in 2000, and it seems like the perfect time to bring it into the modern era.

Despite first releasing in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to shatter its own player records, making it one of the most played games in the world. The simplicity of the game, combined with the popular Esports scene and addictive skin market have all been contributors to keeping players hooked on the game. However, Valve's other flagship multiplayer title, Dota 2, received a Source 2 update way back in 2015, so Counter-Strike is well-overdue a similar treatment, whether that be an update or sequel.

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The initial news of Counter-Strike 2's potential existence came through an Nvidia driver leak earlier this week, with dataminers confirming that a Source 2 version of Counter-Strike Global Offensive was in development. However, a report from reputable Esports journalist Richard Lewis claims it will be far more than just an engine upgrade, and Valve will officially be rebranding the game as Counter-Strike 2. Lewis also claims that a Beta version of Counter-Strike 2 will be available later this month, which is far sooner than anyone could have anticipated.

For fans of the game, the news seems too good to be true, with Lewis claiming that many of the features fans have clamored for over the years will be featured in Counter-Strike 2 at launch. According to his source, matchmaking servers will be 128-tick, making online play a smoother experience and bringing the