Millions of gamers around the world rejoiced today, asValves long-awaitedCounter-Strike 2officially debuted.
The game, officially announced in March, has replacedCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveas a free upgrade.
The oiginal retail version of the game was released in 2000.
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Players receive rewards based on their performance, which can be spent on upgraded weapons in subsequent rounds.
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The version that debuted today offers three maps for players to traverse.
Players fromCS:GOwll be automatically updated to the newest version, with progress assets and cosmetics transferred.
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Jace Haring contributed to this report.
