Counter-Strike 2: A New Era of Gaming
In 2023, the world of video games witnessed the premiere of Counter-Strike 2, which introduced new features such as a new way to use smokes, jumping to see the enemy, and other changes. Along with this, faithful fans of CS:GO had to bid farewell to the game forever. Currently, CS2 is available on Steam and completely free.
Farewell to CS:GO
"When will Counter-Strike 2 be released?" was one of the questions that thousands of users asked themselves daily, and finally its beta version was launched in September 2023. Unfortunately, this means that Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CSGO) will become history and will no longer be on the radar of online video games. After several speculations, Valve finally confirmed when the definitive 'goodbye' will be; it can only be played with bots and will no longer receive support.
About Counter-Strike
The Counter-Strike system sets itself apart from other shooters by having a store with cases and keys, as well as its shooting mechanics that have made it popular over the years. The official release of CSGO was in 2012 and it was designed by Jess Cliffe. Throughout the years, it has received different nominations and in 2022 it won the award for Best eSports Game.
End of Support for CSGO
Counter-Strike Global Offensive will stop receiving support on January 1, 2024, and can only be played with bots. This information was confirmed by Valve. This means that users who access CSGO will only be able to play with bots and no longer with real people online.
"If you started Counter-Strike 2 and ended up here, it is possible that your hardware configuration is incompatible with Counter-Strike 2. For more information, visit the Steam support", is the message that appears to players who have a low-end computer, confirming the definitive end of CSGO.
After several years of thrilling matches in various international tournaments, CSGO will become history and will be remembered as one of the most influential video games of recent times. Starting in 2024, Counter-Strike will become the only version available to play online.