Counter-Strike 2, the latest release from Valve, has achieved a new milestone in the franchise’s history. In the month of September, the game had a record-breaking 31,466,851 unique players. This surpasses any previous month in the game’s history.
The number of unique players includes both CS:GO players and those who played CS2’s full version and beta. Prior to the full launch of CS2 on September 27, beta players were still counted as CS:GO players on Steam. However, with the release of CS2, it has become the new favorite FPS among players in the community.
While CS2 has not yet broken the record for most peak players, it has garnered significant attention. During its first full day on September 28, the game recorded a peak of 1,471,730 players. This falls short of CS:GO’s peak player record of 1.8 million during the BLAST.tv Paris Major in May.
Despite its popularity, CS2 still faces some issues such as cheaters and FPS drops. Some players believe that the game is not yet ready for professional esports tournaments. However, professionals argue that releasing the game allows for feedback and the opportunity to address reported issues.
It is important to note that when CS:GO was initially released in 2012, many players considered it broken and unplayable. Over time, Valve improved and perfected the game. It is likely that the same will happen with CS2.
Overall, the record-breaking number of unique players in a single month demonstrates the strong appeal of Counter-Strike 2. While it may have its flaws, the game continues to captivate players and has the potential to become even better with time.
Source: DOTESPORTS
