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ESL Forbids Keyboard Automation from CS2 LAN Events
On August 30, 2024, news surfaced that ESL has banned keyboard automation from CS2 LAN events, starting with the upcoming ESL Pro League season 20. Scheduled to start on September 3rd, competing players will not be allowed to make sure of controversial features like Razer’s Snap Tap or Wooting’s SOCD. “Ahead of #ESLProLeague Season 20, we are announcing that the use of SOCD or similar assistants that produce the same outcome will no longer be allowed,” ESL posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Players Divided Over Last-Minute Adjustment to Tournament Schedule
On August 29, 2024, additional information was made available regarding PGL’s upcoming tournament, leaving fans divided over how the tourney is being handled. Specifically, Graham Pitt, the CS2 general manager for the professional esports team, Complexity, reposted PGL’s original schedule, adding that there won’t be open qualifiers for any of the PGL events.
Counter-Strike 2 Leading as [year]'s Most Profitable Game on Steam
On August 28, 2024, a glance back at the first half of 2024 revealed some interesting facts about which games have been making Steam its biggest profits. GameDiscoverCo, a credible gaming-centric data analyst, publishes weekly newsletters revealing intriguing facts about the video gaming industry, and recently, they revealed that Counter-Strike 2 has been Steam’s most profitable game of 2024 thus far.
New set of PGL’s CS2 tournaments revealed for upcoming years
On August 27, 2024, CS2 fans received major updates on the upcoming CS2 pro-play season hosted by PGL. The renowned esports organization announced its intentions to host several new tournaments in the coming two years with locations ranging from Kazakhstan to Belgrade and more. They have definitely set the pace for the next two years and we’re bound to see some heavy competition in the CS2 professional scene.
PARAVISION’s RMR disqualification reversed due to miscommunication
On August 27, 2024, Perfect World’s decision to disqualify PARAVISION from the European RMR was reversed as it was a miscommunication that led to the decision in the first place. The disqualification was primarily issued over the presence of a Valve-banned coach, Ivan “F_1N” Kochugov, who was banned earlier in 2020 for partaking in a coach spectator exploit.
G2 Star, NiKo, looking for new opportunities at Team Falcons for 2025
On August 26, 2024, reports surfaced that Nikola ‘NiKo’ Kovač has signed a 3-year contract with the Saudi CS2 organization, Team Falcons. This spells the end of the Bosnian rifler’s career at G2, a team he has played and, found success with, for the past 4 years.
CS2 Squad PARAVISION banned from European RMR over Valve-banned coach
On August 26, 2024, Perfect World disqualified PARAVISION, a Russian CS2 team, from competing in the upcoming European RMR. The decision was made after it came to light that a Valve-banned coach, F_1N, was present during the team’s qualifying match last week.
CS2 new leaderboard system is coming in August: new patch notes update
A significant change to Counter-Strike's in-game competitive ecology has been discovered by dataminers, and it looks to be coming to CS2 when the game comes later this summer.
NaVi CS:GO roster miss IEM Cologne main tour first time in history
The Ukrainian team has flown in the CS:GO world for over a decade, but with NAVI's unexpected elimination from the IEM Cologne 2023 group stage today, they will have to watch the remainder of the competition from the stands. Astralis defeated Natus Vincere 2-1 (25-23 Ancient, 9-16 Nuke, 16-12 Overpass) in the bottom bracket of Group B, securing the last slot in the IEM Cologne playoffs.
NAVI NEW ERA: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE NEW ROSTER?
So let's start with the big news - NaVi have finally announced their new lineup. They are Aleksib, iM, jL, S1mple and b1t. We knew about this five already a few weeks ago. And now the insides are fully confirmed. Perfecto, electronic, npl, now no longer represent the NaVi team. Cybersport.io team has prepared for you a review on this new squad.
СS 2 ALL THE RELEASE RUMORS
Completely redesigned maps, using all new Source 2 tools and rendering technologies, Valve made really beautiful, modern-looking maps. All your items won't just stay in CS2, but will be more beautiful due to the way Source 2 handles illumination and material. The game not only maintains the previous colorings but also enlists new, high-quality models for some of them.
You can now play CS2 beta-test without invite
Counter-Strike 2, a follow-up to CS:GO, has officially been unveiled by Valve and will first start with a restricted test beta before the full release. Here is all the information you need in order to download, access, and use the CS2 beta.
P2000 is in dire need of buffs in CS2 immediately
This week, we learned just how far behind the P2000 has fallen as Counter-Strike's starting pistol of last resort. The USP-S is the dominant pistol in the CS:GO arena, and the forgotten weapon is one of two CT default weapons alongside it.
PGL starts ticket sales for CS2 Major Copenhagen [year]
PGL has begun selling tickets for the first CS2 Major, scheduled to take place in Copenhagen in March 2024, as was previously announced on June 12th. The Royal Arena, which has already held many BLAST Fall Finals events and has a maximum capacity of 16,000 people, will serve as the site of four playoff days (March 28-31).