Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Processeur : processeur Intel® Core™ i5-750 à 4 threads (ou mieux) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : la carte graphique doit avoir au moins 1 Go de mémoire et être compatible avec DirectX 11 et Shader Model 5.0 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 85 GB d'espace disque disponible
Counter-Strike 2
Over three-quarters of the player base are veterans with more than 25 hours logged in the tactical trenches. This enduring commitment drives a post-release reception of 83 percent positive reviews out of 500 sampled Steam players, backed by a robust 86 percent historical approval across nearly 9.8 million total ratings.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 35 | 20 | 0 | 15 |
| Multiplayer | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 115 h on median; those who dislike it: 296 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 01, 2012 · All-time low: €2.99 (Mar 14, 2014)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 1 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Enduring economic value earns clean approval with 3 positive mentions out of 3 regarding the price.
- The core tactical loop sustains long-term engagement, securing 20 positive mentions out of 35 regarding the gameplay.
- Deep dedication is evident as 386 players have logged over 25 hours of playtime at an 82 percent positive rate.
Weaknesses
- Technical instabilities disrupt matches, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 9 concerning bugs.
- Menu layouts frustrate users, generating 4 negative mentions out of 4 regarding the UI.
- Competitive integrity faces heavy friction, with multiplayer aspects recording 8 negative mentions out of 14.
Who is it for?
Competitive shooter enthusiasts and tactical veterans seeking a high-stakes, free-to-play multiplayer arena will find endless engagement here.
Is Counter-Strike 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 86% of 9,716,675 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Enduring economic value earns clean approval. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Counter-Strike 2 remains a dominant competitive titan that continues to absorb thousands of hours from dedicated tacticians. While technical gremlins and interface complaints temper the enthusiasm, its time-tested formula easily justifies weathering the storm.
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