Counter-Strike 2 is built on the Source 2 engine, delivering improved lighting, volumetrics, and physics compared to CS:GO.

Esports Insider compares CS2 vs Black Ops 7 to see which instalment of the popular FPS franchises is superior.

The recent CS2 update, released on August 19, 2025, refines the game through map adjustments and bug fixes. Ancient receives notable tweaks, including wallbangable plywood and improved player clipping ...

Valve improves hit registration and maps as gameplay becomes consistent for CS2. On July 29, 2025, Valve introduced an update for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) with some quality-of-life changes for usability ...

SteamDB stats, Source 2 vs IW 9.0 engines, esports trends and gameplay tactics. See why Valve leads Activision in 2026.

CS2 is basically the old money of esports. While other titles scramble after whatever flashy trend drops each season, it just strolls in with decades of credibility. Every new shooter, even ...