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Fan-Made Counter-Strike 1.6 Remake Announced for 2025

CS: Legacy, developed by former CSPromod creators, aims to modernize the classic FPS with custom assets and technical upgrades while facing potential legal hurdles from Valve.

CS 1.6 remade in CS: Legacy.
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A remake of the legendary Counter-Strike 1.6 is set to launch on Steam this year - but Valve's history of shutting down fan projects remains a concern.
CS: Legacy

Overview

  • CS: Legacy is a standalone remake of Counter-Strike 1.6, built on Valve's 2013 Source Engine SDK with custom code, assets, and major technical rewrites.
  • The project, announced via a YouTube trailer on March 16, 2025, plans for an early access release on Steam later this year.
  • Developers have recreated five classic maps for the initial release: Dust2, Nuke, Train, Poolday, and Aim_map.
  • The project is funded through a Patreon campaign, offering rewards like early access and exclusive content to supporters.
  • Valve's history of halting fan projects raises uncertainty about whether CS: Legacy will be allowed to release on Steam.