Counter-Strike 2 (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Counter-Strike 2" in English language version.

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arstechnica.com (Global: 388^th place; English: 265^th place)

Orland, Kyle (October 23, 2025). "CS2 item market loses nearly $2B in value overnight due to "trade up" update". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.

as.com (Global: 229^th place; English: 502^nd place)

Garayo, José Luis Lópes de (February 4, 2024). "Análisis de Counter Strike 2, una secuela que no está a la altura de Global Offensive". Meristation (in Spanish). Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.

bandcamp.com (Global: 1,267^th place; English: 780^th place)

valvestudioorchestra.bandcamp.com

Valve Studio Orchestra (November 1, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 | Valve Studio Orchestra". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.

denofgeek.com (Global: 410^th place; English: 262^nd place)

Greenbaum, Aaron (October 11, 2023). "How Counter-Strike 2 Became Valve's Lowest-Rated Steam Game". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

dotesports.com (Global: 1,813^th place; English: 1,055^th place)

Miter, Mateusz (June 7, 2023). "CS2 June 6 update patch notes". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
Ganguly, Sharmila (September 27, 2023). "What's CS2 Prime and how much does it cost?". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Robertson, Scott (May 23, 2024). "CS2 patch notes today: May 23 update nerfs incendiary and T-side plant money, adds skin rentals". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
Taifalos, Nicholas (June 26, 2024). "CS2 gets first community maps in bumper June update". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
Barovic, Andrej (January 21, 2024). "Valve reportedly raked in nearly a billion dollars from CS2 case openings in 2023". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

engadget.com (Global: 466^th place; English: 349^th place)

Bonifacic, Igor (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 arrives this summer as a free upgrade for CS:GO". Engadget. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.

eurogamer.net (Global: 288^th place; English: 218^th place)

Judd, Will (March 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is already a blast - and lays the groundwork for years to come". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
Nightingale, Ed (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is official, coming summer 2023". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
Nightingale, Ed (July 18, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 limited test adds Wingman mode and two maps". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Judd, Will (June 7, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2's first major update arrives, ahead of full summer launch". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Kennedy, Victoria (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 major update sees return of Arms Race". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
Judd, Will (February 19, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 review - despite everything, it's still you". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Nightingale, Ed (January 24, 2024). "Valve likely earned over $1bn in Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes last year". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

eurogamer.pl (Global: low place; English: low place)

Laszczak, Damian (November 4, 2025). "CS2 - jak grać w tryb Odbijanie" [CS2 - how to play the Retakes mode]. Eurogamer.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.

gamerevolution.com (Global: 1,767^th place; English: 1,087^th place)

Leri, Michael (September 29, 2023). "CS2 Wingman: What is Wingman in Counter-Strike 2?". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

gamespot.com (Global: 125^th place; English: 104^th place)

Koch, Cameron (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Gun Game, Finally Shows The Stun Gun Some Love". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.

gamesradar.com (Global: 376^th place; English: 257^th place)

Jones, Ali (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 confirmed by Valve, and it's coming, for free, this summer". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Blake, Vikki (March 5, 2023). "A Counter-Strike 2 beta could be out as early as "this month"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Jones, Ali (March 22, 2023). "Here's how to access the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Loveridge, Sam (November 10, 2023). "Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
West, Josh (October 4, 2024). "Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead the shortlist for the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, nudging out Helldivers 2 and Balatro for the most nominations". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

gamestar.de (Global: 3,296^th place; English: 7,137^th place)

Baumgartner, André (October 5, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 im Test: Der Shooter-König von Steam ist tot, was taugt der Thronerbe?". GameStar (in German). Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2024.

hardcoregamer.com (Global: 2,764^th place; English: 1,644^th place)

Shive, Chris (October 3, 2023). "Review: Counter-Strike 2". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

ign.com (Global: 53^rd place; English: 44^th place)

Stedman, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Revealed Out of Nowhere, Release Window Confirmed". IGN. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
Zollner, Amelia (September 29, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Express Disappointment as Many of CS:GO's Key Features Disappear". IGN. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (October 11, 2023). "Valve Drops Support for Counter-Strike 2 on Mac, Citing Low Number of Players". IGN. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (November 3, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Gets Custom Maps as Part of Workshop Update". IGN. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024.

jeuxvideo.com (Global: 1,635^th place; English: 3,522^nd place)

Moheng, Charlan (September 29, 2023). "Counter Strike 2: plus de 20 ans après, le jeu de tir compétitif vise-t-il toujours aussi juste?". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

metacritic.com (Global: 37^th place; English: 37^th place)

"Counter-Strike 2 - Metacritic". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

opencritic.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Counter-Strike 2 Reviews". OpenCritic. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

pcgamer.com (Global: 428^th place; English: 286^th place)

Stanton, Rich (September 28, 2023). "What I think of Counter-Strike 2 on day 1". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Park, Morgan (June 6, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 loadout update takes cues from Valorant, and might indicate more guns are coming over time". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
Matthews, Emma (January 20, 2021). "The state of CS:GO in 2021". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
Stanton, Rich (September 28, 2023). "It's messed-up and weird that CS:GO is just gone". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Wilde, Tyler (October 13, 2023). "You can still play CS:GO, at least if you consider bizarre custom servers where you fight Final Fantasy summons 'playing CS:GO'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
Stanton, Rich (October 3, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 gives the people what they want: tiny sausages hanging from their guns". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
Stanton, Rich (April 26, 2024). "Counter-Strike gives the people what they want: 'Fine'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

pcgamesn.com (Global: 1,748^th place; English: 1,058^th place)

Smith, Ed (February 7, 2024). "Counter Strike 2 is suddenly good again as Valve adds CSGO's best mode". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
Smith, Ed (September 1, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 competitive play just got fully transformed by Valve". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Kelly, Paul (September 29, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 weekly care package explained". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Vaz, Christian (October 3, 2023). "CS2 skins explained". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
Hore, Jamie (November 14, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 adds a new map out of nowhere, and it's a fan-favorite". PCGamesN. Retrieved November 15, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
Vaz, Christian (November 25, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review – one kill short of an ace". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
Smith, Ed (October 2, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is dragging down CSGO's reputation". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Smith, Ed (October 10, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is now the worst-rated Valve game ever". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.

polygon.com (Global: 180^th place; English: 133^rd place)

Theel, Charlie (October 5, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 pulls off a monumental task". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.

rockpapershotgun.com (Global: 1,438^th place; English: 877^th place)

Thorn, Ed (October 4, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: a big change to an unparalleled FPS, but it could be something special". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Zollner, Amelia (October 9, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Ranks Explained". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 update brings back Arms Race, the bestest best FPS mode". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
Hefford, Hayden (July 11, 2023). "Everything we know about Counter-Strike 2". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (September 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 launches without many of Global Offensive's best features". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (September 27, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is live and free-to-play on Steam right now". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Zollner, Amelia (October 10, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Premier Explained". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
Thorn, Ed (April 26, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 finally gets left-handed view models, seven months after launch". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (October 23, 2025). "Valve casually gut Counter-Strike's billion dollar skins market with a "small update"". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
Smith, Graham (September 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 probably shouldn't be able to dine out on CS:GO's positive reviews". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

shacknews.com (Global: 1,951^st place; English: 1,183^rd place)

Erskine, Donovan (December 19, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: The source of it all". Shacknews. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.

techradar.com (Global: 1,521^st place; English: 944^th place)

Tucker, Jake (October 2, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: clicking heads". TechRadar. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Green, Jake (October 2, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 maps list - every map available at launch". TechRadar. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.

thegamer.com (Global: 2,166^th place; English: 1,317^th place)

Troughton, James (September 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Angry At CS:GO Achievements Being Removed". TheGamer. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Troughton, James (October 19, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Are Angry About The Lack Of Left Hand Options". TheGamer. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

theverge.com (Global: 114^th place; English: 90^th place)

Roth, Emma (March 5, 2023). "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is reportedly getting a major update soon". The Verge. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
Roth, Emma (September 27, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is out now". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.

variety.com (Global: 13^th place; English: 12^th place)

Spangler, Todd (November 13, 2023). "The Game Awards 2023 Nominations: Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3 Lead the Pack With Eight Noms Each (Full List)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
Maas, Jennifer (November 18, 2024). "Game Awards Nominations 2024: 'Astro Bot,' 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Lead With 7 Nods Each". Variety. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.

venturebeat.com (Global: 616^th place; English: 430^th place)

Kaser, Rachel (March 22, 2023). "Valve announces Counter-Strike 2 as a free upgrade". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.

vg247.com (Global: 1,057^th place; English: 782^nd place)

Makar, Connor (September 29, 2023). "Counter Strike 2 players mourn lost content, as CS:GO disappears from Steam libraries". VG247. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

videogameschronicle.com (Global: 2,335^th place; English: 1,377^th place)

Scullion, Chris (December 12, 2025). "The Game Awards 2025: Complete list of winners as Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year and sets a new record for awards won". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

Erskine, Donovan (December 19, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: The source of it all". Shacknews. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
Tucker, Jake (October 2, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: clicking heads". TechRadar. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Stanton, Rich (September 28, 2023). "What I think of Counter-Strike 2 on day 1". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Judd, Will (March 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is already a blast - and lays the groundwork for years to come". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
Park, Morgan (June 6, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 loadout update takes cues from Valorant, and might indicate more guns are coming over time". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
Shive, Chris (October 3, 2023). "Review: Counter-Strike 2". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Thorn, Ed (October 4, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 review: a big change to an unparalleled FPS, but it could be something special". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Matthews, Emma (January 20, 2021). "The state of CS:GO in 2021". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
Zollner, Amelia (October 9, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Ranks Explained". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
Leri, Michael (September 29, 2023). "CS2 Wingman: What is Wingman in Counter-Strike 2?". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Smith, Ed (February 7, 2024). "Counter Strike 2 is suddenly good again as Valve adds CSGO's best mode". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
Laszczak, Damian (November 4, 2025). "CS2 - jak grać w tryb Odbijanie" [CS2 - how to play the Retakes mode]. Eurogamer.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 update brings back Arms Race, the bestest best FPS mode". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
Nightingale, Ed (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is official, coming summer 2023". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
Bonifacic, Igor (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 arrives this summer as a free upgrade for CS:GO". Engadget. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
Roth, Emma (March 5, 2023). "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is reportedly getting a major update soon". The Verge. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
Kaser, Rachel (March 22, 2023). "Valve announces Counter-Strike 2 as a free upgrade". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Jones, Ali (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 confirmed by Valve, and it's coming, for free, this summer". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Wintory, Austin; Morasky, Mike (September 16, 2024). "From Portal to Counter-Strike 2 with Valve Composer Mike Morasky". Game Maker's Notebook (Podcast). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
Valve Studio Orchestra (November 1, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 | Valve Studio Orchestra". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
Green, Jake (October 2, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 maps list - every map available at launch". TechRadar. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Hefford, Hayden (July 11, 2023). "Everything we know about Counter-Strike 2". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
Blake, Vikki (March 5, 2023). "A Counter-Strike 2 beta could be out as early as "this month"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Stedman, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Revealed Out of Nowhere, Release Window Confirmed". IGN. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
Jones, Ali (March 22, 2023). "Here's how to access the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Nightingale, Ed (July 18, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 limited test adds Wingman mode and two maps". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Judd, Will (June 7, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2's first major update arrives, ahead of full summer launch". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Miter, Mateusz (June 7, 2023). "CS2 June 6 update patch notes". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
Smith, Ed (September 1, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 competitive play just got fully transformed by Valve". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
Roth, Emma (September 27, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is out now". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
Stanton, Rich (September 28, 2023). "It's messed-up and weird that CS:GO is just gone". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
Wilde, Tyler (October 13, 2023). "You can still play CS:GO, at least if you consider bizarre custom servers where you fight Final Fantasy summons 'playing CS:GO'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
Zollner, Amelia (September 29, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Express Disappointment as Many of CS:GO's Key Features Disappear". IGN. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (September 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 launches without many of Global Offensive's best features". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
Troughton, James (September 28, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Angry At CS:GO Achievements Being Removed". TheGamer. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (October 11, 2023). "Valve Drops Support for Counter-Strike 2 on Mac, Citing Low Number of Players". IGN. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (September 27, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 is live and free-to-play on Steam right now". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Ganguly, Sharmila (September 27, 2023). "What's CS2 Prime and how much does it cost?". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Zollner, Amelia (October 10, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Premier Explained". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
Kelly, Paul (September 29, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 weekly care package explained". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Vaz, Christian (October 3, 2023). "CS2 skins explained". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
Stanton, Rich (October 3, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 gives the people what they want: tiny sausages hanging from their guns". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
Yin-Poole, Wesley (November 3, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Gets Custom Maps as Part of Workshop Update". IGN. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
Koch, Cameron (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Gun Game, Finally Shows The Stun Gun Some Love". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
Kennedy, Victoria (February 7, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 major update sees return of Arms Race". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
Thorn, Ed (April 26, 2024). "Counter-Strike 2 finally gets left-handed view models, seven months after launch". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
Troughton, James (October 19, 2023). "Counter-Strike 2 Players Are Angry About The Lack Of Left Hand Options". TheGamer. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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