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CS2 Cheating Controversy: Claims That Paying Players Avoid Bans Spark Community Debate
650
03.06.26
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ValveValve
Valve’s New CS2 Major Sticker System Sparks Debate Across the Esports Industry
2034
01.06.26
ValveValve
Valve Updates World Ranking: Teams Confirmed for EWC 2026 and Stake Ranked Episode 3
Legacy cracks Valve's top 6 after a historic CS Asia Championships win, securing a Stake Ranked Ep. 3 spot. Meanwhile, FaZe Clan misses the EWC 2026 direct invite by a single spot.
1444
23.05.26
ValveValve
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Valve Faces Backlash Over New CS Major Sticker
2288
21.05.26
ValveValve
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Gabe NewellGabe Newell
Gabe Newell and Valve Under Fire Over Loot Boxes as Company Tries to Evade Gambling Allegations in Court
2471
29.04.26
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Cache Returns in Massive CS2 Update - Full Breakdown of Maps, Fixes, and Gameplay Changes
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24.04.26
ValveValve
Is Cache Finally Coming Back? Valve Teases Map Pool Update for CS2
Valve hints at Cache’s return to CS2! Read about the viral teaser, the map's history since 2019, and why it likely won't hit the professional competitive pool before IEM Cologne in June.
8686
09.04.26
ValveValve
SteamSteam
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Valve Corporation Working on SteamGPT: New AI Could Transform Steam Support and Counter-Strike 2 Anti-Cheat
4499
02.04.26
PatchesPatches
ValveValve
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Counter-Strike 2 Gets Major Animation and Engine Update - Animgraph 2, Faster Plant Animation, and Sound Changes
5703
20.03.26
ValveValve
Dataminers Discover New Clues: Pets May Be Coming to CS2
3764
18.03.26
ValveValve
SteamSteam
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Counter-Strike 2 Update Removes Major Capsules and Expands Regional Restrictions
5073
14.03.26
ValveValve
Valve Faces Growing Legal Pressure as Lawsuit Expands to Include the Arsenal Pass
3845
12.03.26
AnnouncementAnnouncement
ValveValve
Majors eventsMajors events
Major Counter-Strike 2 Update Introduces Dead Hand Collection, New Gloves, and Dust II Changes
22470
07.03.26
ValveValve
X-Ray Scanner system for opening cases will appear in Germany in Counter-Strike
German Counter-Strike players will use the new X-Ray Scanner to open cases. The system reveals the item first but requires players to claim it before scanning the next case.
7078
05.03.26
ValveValve
SteamSteam
CS2 Update Released: Inferno Changes, Steam Market Improvements, and Workshop Map Updates
Valve released a CS2 update with Inferno map adjustments, Steam Market listing changes, and updates to Warden and Sanctuary from the Workshop.
6454
04.03.26
ValveValve
SteamSteam
Valve Confirms No Tournament Licenses for CS:GO Despite Steam Return
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ValveValve
SteamSteam
CS:GO Just Reappeared on Steam: What Is Happening?
13560
17.02.26
ValveValve
Valve Earns Over $635 Million From CS2 Items
4423
10.01.26
ValveValve
Anubis Returns as Valve Shakes Up the Competitive Map Pool
12133
29.12.25
ValveValve
CS2 REWIND 2025: Did Valve Hint at Cache’s Return in 2026?
CS2 fans spotted a hidden hint about Cache. Valve briefly used a radiation symbol in “2026,” fueling speculation about major map pool changes next year.
13075
11.12.25
ValveValve
Valve Bans Skin Gambling and Case-Opening Ads Across All CS2 Tournaments
Valve has introduced a significant update to its tournament regulations, officially banning the promotion of skin-gambling platforms, case-opening services, and similar websites across all
6692
06.12.25
ValveValve
Valve Unveils Massive CS2 Workshop Update With New Licensing Rewards and Creator Tools
7761
14.11.25
StarLadderStarLadder
ValveValve
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Valve Drops New CS2 Update Ahead of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
14312
02.11.25
ValveValve
Valve Teases Possible Best-of-Five Grand Finals for Future CS2 Majors
5807
28.10.25
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ValveValve
DayZ Creator Denounces Valve Over Gambling-Style Monetization in Counter-Strike 2
DayZ creator Dean Hall condemns Valve for normalizing gambling through Counter-Strike 2’s loot box economy, calling it “disgusting” and urging transparency on its real-world effects.
5896
24.10.25
ValveValve
CS2 Update Triggers Market Shock — Skin Prices Crash, Market Cap Halves
A major CS2 update changes the economy: players can now trade five Covert skins for rare knives or gloves, causing market volatility.
10694
23.10.25
ValveValve
Millionaire Overnight: Streamer psp1g Earns Over $4.4 Million Thanks to a CS2 Update!
Streamer psp1g struck gold after a CS2 update let players trade Covert skins for knives and gloves, skyrocketing the value of his long-forgotten inventory to an incredible $4.4 million.
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ValveValve
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CS2 Receives Major Update — Official Retakes Mode and Numerous Technical Fixes
The latest CS2 update from Valve introduces the Retakes mode, refreshed maps, new trade-up options, and technical improvements for smoother, more stable gameplay.
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