CS:GO 2 is all but announced!

Rumors of a new version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Valve’s Source 2 engine have been circulating for a while now, and recent data mining activities seem to suggest that the release of CS:GO 2 might be imminent. Valve’s latest move on the Steam backend has added more fuel to this fire, leading to increased excitement among fans of the popular first-person shooter. There’s no surprise that Valorant is being dominated by CS:GO currently.

According to data excavator Aquarius, Valve has added Source 2 files to the CS:GO “developer pre-release branch.” While this may not mean much to non-CS:GO players, the addition of a “Limited Test Build” to CS:GO’s Steam database with the executable “cs2.exe” has got fans of the game buzzing with excitement. It’s not clear whether “cs2.exe” is shorthand for “the Source 2 version of CS:GO” or if it’s an indication that Valve plans to call the new version “Counter-Strike 2.” However, given that Valve has made no public announcement about its plans, fans can only speculate at this point.

If a new version of CS:GO is indeed on the horizon, it’s unclear whether it will simply be a straight port of the existing game to the Source 2 engine or a full-fledged sequel. While the average player might not notice a big difference in the gameplay experience, the engine upgrade could have significant long-term effects on the game and its continued development. Valve may have big plans for CS:GO 2 that go beyond just upgrading the engine.

As with any Valve release, the company has a history of dropping news without any warning or preamble, so fans of the game will need to keep a close eye on developments in the coming weeks and months. If the rumors are true and a new version of CS:GO is indeed in the works, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest gaming events of the year.

In conclusion, while Valve has made no official announcement about the release of CS:GO 2, recent data mining activities and Steam backend changes seem to suggest that something big is in the works. Whether it’s a simple engine upgrade or a full-fledged sequel, fans of the game are eagerly anticipating the release of this new version. Only time will tell what Valve has in store for one of the most popular first-person shooters of all time.

Eurogamer also covered the possibility of a beta later this month.