Counter-Strike 2
Developed by Valve · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
An action, free to play game by Valve, published by Valve — multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Counter-Strike 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows® 10
- Processor: 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 85 GB available space
Supported languages (29)
Counter-Strike 2 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Counter-Strike 2?
Steam classifies Counter-Strike 2 as a Action, Free To Play game, developed by Valve. For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Is Counter-Strike 2 free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Counter-Strike 2 as Free to Play.
Is Counter-Strike 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Counter-Strike 2: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Counter-Strike 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Counter-Strike 2 for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Counter-Strike 2 support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Counter-Strike 2 with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Counter-Strike 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 21, 2012.
What platforms is Counter-Strike 2 on?
Counter-Strike 2 is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Counter-Strike 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Counter-Strike 2 cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Counter-Strike 2 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 1 achievements for Counter-Strike 2.
Who made Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2 is developed by Valve and published by Valve.
Where to get Counter-Strike 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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