"Actually “new” cs more fun than valorant" s1mple shares excitement for Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 and its potential release in the upcoming months have caught the entire community's attention. The topic has crossed borders and landed directly among professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) players and teams. Social platforms like Twitter and Reddit are flooded by users sharing their views on Valve’s upcoming title.

The hype gathered around Counter-Strike 2 after a few new game profiles were found in the February patch for Nvidia’s graphics card. The possibility of this title’s release has intrigued the player base as it might be featured in a new game engine.

Let's take a closer look at the excitement of the community for CS:GO's sequel.

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Counter-Strike 2’s possible release gains more traction as pros share excitement

Various elements guarantee the success of an online multiplayer title. Launch hype and post-production quality of the product are the primary aspects that can garner a massive player base.

The legacy of CS:GO is long and has brought several talented players onto the stage. The title crossed its 10-year anniversary mark and has to compete on a fresh stage. Expectations from the upcoming title is rising rapidly due to the speculation that it is being built on Source 2.

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Counter-Strike 2’s popularity

Famous CS:GO professional Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev recently Tweeted his excitement for the release of Counter-Strike 2. The player compares the title with Riot Games’ Valorant and cites that it can be more entertaining.

The player base shifted to Valorant from CS:GO, as Riot offered more flexibility, security, and better servers. Several CS pros chose to switch over to team red, seeking a new career in the thriving esports title.

Valve stands to regain a major chunk of players with the potential release of Counter-Strike 2. This is primarily because many professional players are moving to play in second and third-tier tournaments. The presence of Valve’s new title will undoubtedly expand the competitive stage and attract the masses.

However, the title might require fine-tuning upon release and take a competitive season break before making its name in the esports scene. Some of these uncertainties have raised concerns in the community about the upcoming features that can be expected. If the game is combined with the original CS:GO, the higher tick-rate servers might not become a reality.

The Source 2 title can be combined with the original title over a series of updates, similar to the Panorama UI patch for CS:GO. Considering the recent developments, the title may already have been developed and is going to the Steam Library. These events have caught the attention of several professional organizations alongside players.

Several teams have shared the improvements and features they expect from Valve's upcoming shooter title. Most of the items are found to be common on these lists as the community has developed stories about a CS:GO sequel for a long time.

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At the time of writing this article, Valve had not officially confirmed or addressed the topic of Counter-Strike 2 and its production. Fans and enthusiasts can watch out for the official Twitter account for CS:GO and Valve for any announcements. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for the latest updates.