Counter-Strike 2 is the largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike's history, ensuring new features and updates for years to come.
Counter-Strike 2 is a new round in the development of CS:GO, which includes all the advantages of the original game, but improves and expands both the content and mechanics of the iconic competitive shooter. A feature of the Counter-Strike 2 gameplay is dynamic shadows, lighting and particles that react to shots or explosions. For example, according to physics, smoke interacts with the environment. Bullets or grenades are capable of creating a smoke screen that can be used for tactical purposes. Smoke seeps through open windows or doors, fills stairs, corridors and other rooms.
You can download the 27GB CS2 for free from Steam, with its listing directly replacing the more than 10-year-old CS:GO. All of the items you’ve collected in CS:GO will be available in CS2, while stock weapons will also get an enhanced look thanks to the Source 2 engine.
Completely redesigned and improved maps. All objects on the levels, be it Overpass, Nuke, Dust 2, have their own physical properties, which makes it possible to properly reflect detailed shadows and mirror objects to create complete realism. Inventory items, equipment and weapons are carried over to Counter-Strike 2. All guns and equipment have high-resolution models and textures. All weapons are subject to customization through an extensive editor. Bullet marks remain on the walls or on the bodies of the operatives. Blood began to realistically spread over surfaces. The interface has been updated. All important information is displayed on the screen. Various visual effects and hints have been added.
Core gameplay remained unchanged. The gameplay is a first-person shooter in which two teams compete with each other: terrorists and special forces. Several modes are available with different conditions: competitive matches (bomb defuse, hostage rescue), battle royale, war games (arms race, destruction of the object, flying snipers), deathmatch, clearing, joint strike, partners and guards. Depending on the scenario, the task of the terrorists is to plant explosives, while the special forces squad must clear them, or the terrorists must prevent the special forces from rescuing the hostages.
