Counter-Strike 2 news
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CS2 Update, 19 August 2026: What Changed
Valve refreshed Boulder and Poseidon to their latest Community Workshop versions and fixed inflated movement speed while strafing along walls.
Counter-Strike 2 Update, 12 August 2026: What Changed
In the Counter-Strike 2 update from 12 August 2026, Valve refreshed two maps from the Community Workshop — Fachwerk and Shelter
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CS2 Age Rating: No ESRB/PEGI, USK 16, Steam 12-18 by Country
Counter-Strike 2 has no ESRB or PEGI listing. Official USK rates CS2 16 in Germany; Steam's regional labels range 12 to 18. Checked 7 Sept 2026.
Steam Online Conduct in CS2: What Gets Punished
Valve explicitly lists insults, spam, smurfing and account selling as violations.
CS2 on Phone and TV: Steam Remote Play
There's no mobile version of CS2, but Valve lets you stream the game from your PC to a phone, tablet or TV via Remote Play and the Steam Link app.
How Many Achievements Does CS2 Have? Steam's Answer
The Steam store page for Counter-Strike 2 lists one achievement, the hidden "A New Beginning". Here's what the page and API actually show
CS2 Controls and Accessibility: What Steam Confirms
What Steam officially marks for controls and accessibility in Counter-Strike 2: controller support, Remote Play, text size, color alternatives, and sound.
CS2 DLC and Purchases: What Is Sold Separately
How many official add-ons Counter-Strike 2 has according to Steam, what the Soundtrack DLC is, and whether the game has in-app purchases