CS2’s release date: When did CS2 first release?

Counter-Strike’s immense legacy turns any new installment in the series into a heavily anticipated and equally scrutinized occasion. CS2 accumulated more hype than ever for multiple reasons, keeping the entire community on its toes for months before and after the game’s official launch.

Given Valve’s recent history with sequels, a follow-up to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive wasn’t on many people’s radar. That made the official CS2 announcement into an even bigger deal, but it would take some time before everyone would get to play the newest version of the iconic first-person shooter.