Rumors of a possible Counter-Strike 2 release have been circulating in the gaming community, with journalist and caster Richard Lewis claiming to have received sources that Valve is preparing for a new version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which could be released as a beta in April or even sooner. The new version is said to be called Counter-Strike 2, and has been in development for some time now. The game is expected to run on the Source 2 engine and could feature 128-tick servers, improved matchmaking, and better optimization, which could enhance the game’s graphical fidelity.
However, it’s unclear what this new version would mean for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and its existing competitive scene, as Valve did something similar with Dota 2 Reborn, which lived alongside the original game, but eventually merged into one. Gabe Follower 2, another prominent member of the community, noted that the latest NVIDIA drivers introduced support for “csgos2.exe” and “cs2.exe,” unknown application executables, which could also indicate that Counter-Strike 2 is in the works.
Despite the rumors, fans of the game seem excited about the possibility of a new version, especially since the current Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to be one of the most played games on Steam. Valve has yet to make an official statement regarding the rumors or any possible release dates, but if the new version is anything like its predecessor, it’s sure to be a hit among gamers worldwide. As always, it’s best to take these rumors with a grain of salt until Valve confirms the news.
