The IEM Cologne 2023 tournament could become the first major competition for CS 2, as stated by representatives of ESL

Representatives of ESL have hinted that IEM Cologne 2023 may be hosted on Counter-Strike 2.

They expressed their excitement at the possibility of IEM Cologne potentially becoming the first premier-level tournament for CS 2.

The event is scheduled to take place from July 25th to August 6th in Germany, but Valve has not yet announced the exact release date for CS 2.

As the anticipation builds, fans of the game eagerly await further updates from ESL and Valve. It remains to be seen what kind of changes and improvements Counter-Strike 2 will bring to the competitive gaming scene.