An improved tick-rate, responsive smokes, and a levelled-up world. Those awaiting the rumoured Counter-Strike 2 have something to rejoice over, as we have finally received our first glimpse of the new game from Valve.

That’s not all, either. After remaining tight-lipped for so long, Valve is spoiling us. Not only is Counter-Strike 2 confirmed to release during summer 2023, but a limited beta test for the game begins today.

It’s full speed ahead for Valve right now, clearly. While we all expected some news regarding Counter-Strike 2 soon, most of us were banking on tomorrow, March 23, being the big reveal. Alas, Valve surprises us once more by dropping an announcement, various trailers, and a limited beta test all at once.

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