Counter-Strike 2 Replaces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive As Free Upgrade
- Counter-Strike 2 was released in September 2023, replacing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
- CS2 runs on an upgraded Source 2 engine with enhanced graphics, lighting, physics, audio, and maps.
- Smoke grenades in CS2 interact more realistically with the environment.
- CS2 aims to improve on CS:GO while retaining player progress and collected cosmetics.
- Reactions to CS2 are mixed, with some praising improvements but others missing CS:GO features.
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