macOS users won't be able to play CS2

On the night of 28 September, Valve released Counter-Strike 2, which replaces the old CS:GO game and is now available for free to all Steam users. Valve has also announced that it will not be adding macOS support for CS2. Users who lost the ability to play the shooter were offered a refund. Fans of the game can follow the most interesting CS2 events and tournaments on the GGBet website , where they can also check the current stats of their favourite teams.

Refunds for macOS users

Unlike CS:GO, the new version of the game only supports 64-bit Windows and Linux systems. All other users, if their account has not been banned, can apply for a refund. The request can be made until 1 December 2023. In addition, the company will support a Legacy version of CS:GO until 1 January 2024, which will be available for macOS users.

Counter-Strike 2 enters the scene

Counter-Strike 2 is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed by Valve. It was the fifth game in the Counter-Strike series. Valve announced the game on 22 March 2023, announcing that the developers were preparing a release for the summer of 2023. On the night of 22-23 March 2023, the company began sending out the first invitations to a limited test of Counter-Strike 2, available only to Windows users, and some players were given access to the new version of the game.

According to official information, the company based this on the number of hours spent on the official servers and the so-called trust factor. The announcement came a few weeks after rumours of a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive sequel. The game's release date was 27 September 2023. CS2 can now be downloaded by all interested parties. The size of the update is 5.6 GB.

Valve had previously suggested that the release was scheduled for Wednesday, 27 September. The company then shut down the game's servers worldwide and then removed the game altogether. It should be noted that the shutdown occurred during a match between Monte and Complexity in ESL Pro League Season 18.

What's new in Counter-Strike 2?

To the great delight of fans of the Counter-Strike series, a new era of gameplay is entering. After a long wait, the game has finally become a reality, promising not only improved graphics, but also a number of innovative features that will transform the way we experience this iconic game.

1. CS2 is powered by Source 2 and offers improved graphics and workshop tools, updated maps, a new ranking system, dynamic smoke grenades and other updates.
2. Players will now be able to cancel weapon and ammunition purchases at the start of each round if they wish to change their plan or make a purchase error.
3. Mini-maps in Counter-Strike 2 will now have a sound ring, allowing players to see how far the sound they create spreads.
4. It also renames the inventory and other tabs associated with the previous version of the shooter.
5. Visual effects have changed. Valve has used the updated lighting and particle systems from Source 2 to rework the behaviour of water, explosions, fire, gunshot flashes, hits and bullets ripping through the air.

Counter-Strike 2 is not actually a new game, but a major update that replaces its predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in the library and Steam shop. Now, gamers have the chance to see that CS2 is not just another part of the series, it is a new quality that ushers in a new era in video game history.

What are the system requirements?

Valve has also released updated recommended PC specifications on the game's Steam page. They generally look as follows:

• Operating system: Windows 10.
• Processor: 4-threaded processor - Intel Core i5 750 or better.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Graphics card: with 1 GB or more memory, DirectX 11 compatible and Shader Model 5.0 support.
• DirectX: version 11
• Disk space: 85 GB.

These clear and specific recommendations ensure that players will be able to fully enjoy the fluidity and quality of the gameplay, avoiding frustrating lags or cutscenes. The value of what Counter-Strike 2 brings isn't just limited to great graphics or innovative features - it's also the agility that will allow any player to immerse themselves in this exciting new adventure seamlessly.

How do I launch a classic CS:GO game?

After the release of Counter-Strike 2, which eventually replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the old game disappeared from the Steam shop and now only Counter-Strike 2 is open. However, many users still want to play the previous version.

To this end, players who want to start playing CS:GO need to open the beta version in Counter-Strike 2, run the csgo_demo_viewer version - 1.38.7.9. The CS:GO servers, which are hosted on Linux, are still active.