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Now that the limited test has launched for a select few players, you’d be right in wondering if Counter Strike 2 will be free to play when it launches this Summer.
CSGO launched in 2012, and became free-to-play in 2018, allowing a whole new horde of players to get onto the renowned tactical shooter. Following on from the recent announcement that Counter Strike 2 is coming soon, people have been demanding answers to the afore-mentioned question.
Will Counter Strike 2 be free to play?
Thankfully, according to the official game page: Counter Strike 2 arrives this summer as a free upgrade to CS:GO.
Similarly, the limited test is also free, so if you’re lucky enough to be selected for the beta, you won’t have to fork out any costs. This is largely due to CS2 largely being a graphical and technical overhaul of CSGO using the Source 2 engine as the framework. Updates included changes to tick-rate, smokes, and game modes. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the game is going to be the same, as the overhaul is massive.
Is the Counter Strike 2 limited test free?
If you haven’t been selected for the limited test, but you’re hopeful that you might be selected in the future, you might be wondering if the limited test is also free to play. Luckily, like the full game, the limited test is free.
Will CS2 always be free to play?
While CSGO did originally cost money, it did soon become free-to-play. Similar to what happened with Destiny 2, the game became free and developers and players alike never looked back. We imagine that Counter Strike 2 will always be free to play, though of course we have no confirmation from Valve that this is going to be the case. But we can hope.
Likewise, if you’re wondering if the game is going to be on other consoles, such as the PlayStation 5, we’ve covered all the relevant information already. Make sure to check back in with us periodically for the latest updates on Counter Strike 2, including whether or not your inventory will carry over between CSGO and CS2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Counter Strike 2 be free?
Counter Strike 2 is going to be free to play when it launches later this year, so you don’t have to worry about saving up for a new game.
Is CS2 a free upgrade for CSGO?
Counter Strike 2 is confirmed as a free upgrade to Counter Strike Global Offensive, according to the official CS2 page.
