“Doomsdayer!” “Naysayer!” “How could you betray Lord Gaben?” is what some of you are thinking after looking at the title. However, there is a genuine concern about the well-being of Counter-Strike 2 in the community. Let’s talk about what’s going on and establish if CS2 is dying or not.
The State of CS2 in Early 2024
I’ve been with Counter-Strike for over two decades, and it feels weird when I rewind the memories in my head and remember how the entire multiplayer scene developed gradually with CS (which, indeed, was a major pillar of the multiplayer community growth).