There’s something oddly satisfying about watching a CS2 skin finally sell on the Steam Market. That tiny green number pops up, your balance ticks upward, and it feels like a small victory, even if it’s just a few cents. But behind that moment sits an entire economy: Valve’s economy. A system shaped by community behavior, region-based pricing, and a not-so-small slice taken in fees.
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.
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.
