Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play game, so it doesn't generate revenue from direct sales. However, it monetizes through in-game purchases and microtransactions. Based on an estimated 100,000,000 .. 200,000,000 players and industry benchmarks for free-to-play titles in the Action genre, the game likely generates significant revenue from its in-game economy. Free-to-play games of this scale typically earn through cosmetic items, battle passes, and premium currency sales.

Based on our latest data snapshot from October 19, 2025, Counter-Strike 2 averages 741 concurrent players over the past 30 days, with peak counts reaching 1,013,936 players. The game has received 8,815,087 reviews on Steam with a 87% positive rating. Player engagement is niche but dedicated, indicating loyal community activity and matchmaking health.

With 87% positive reviews from 8,815,087 players, Counter-Strike 2 is rated as Very Positive and recommended for fans of the genre. The game is currently priced at free-to-play (no purchase required). Since it's free-to-play, there's no financial risk in trying it out. The positive community reception suggests it's worth your time.

Counter-Strike 2 was released on August 21, 2012 by Valve (published by Valve). The game has been available for 13 years and 2 months and falls under the Action, Free To Play genre(s). The game has established a significant player base and community presence.

Counter-Strike 2 is available on Windows PC. Currently, the game is only available for Windows users. The game can be purchased and downloaded directly through the Steam platform on any supported operating system.