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Now that the limited test has launches for Counter Strike 2, many are wondering if there is going to be an official beta, whether it’s another closed one, or if it’s going to be open to the public.
Counter Strike 2 will be a free to play game released as an upgrade to CSGO, however, the limited test right now is, as the title says, limited. This means that not everyone who wants to get onto the limited test can. In light of that, you might be wondering if there’s ever going to be a CS2 beta.
Is there going to be a Counter Strike 2 beta?
At the moment, there has been no news from Valve if there is going to be an official ‘beta’ to replace the limited test.
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This information, alongside our speculation on how long the CS2 limited test will last, makes it hard to speculate on the possibility of a beta. This is partly due to the ‘months’ of game-time we’re expected from the limited test. Alongside that, it’s seeming more likely that this is going to be it in terms of the playtest.
Will the limited test become a Counter Strike 2 beta?
According to the Steam FAQ, Counter Strike 2 is going to have players added to it over time. At the moment, there is an extremely limited number of people who have been granted access. While this number is likely to expand, we’re not going to keep our hopes that it will ever become a ‘beta.’
We’re going to be keeping an eye out for similar news relating to Counter Strike 2, such as if your inventory will carry over to CS2 from CSGO and if it’s going to be free-to-play. Make sure to check back in with us periodically for the latest updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be an open beta for Counter Strike 2?
We don’t think that there is going to be an open beta for Counter Strike 2, partly due to the fact that the game itself isn’t all that different, aside from a major technical overhaul.
Was there a beta for Counter Strike Global Offensive?
CSGO actually released a beta in November 2011 that ran through to the game’s launch in 2012, and we are anticipating the limited beta to mimic this.
