Tag: CS2 News
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How to fix Connecting to Counter Strike Network error in CS2?
Recently, several CS2 players have reported encountering the “Connecting to Network Error,” which can be a source of frustration. This article delves into the potential causes of this error and offers solutions to help players get back into the game seamlessly. Is It a Server Issue? Before diving into personal troubleshooting, it’s essential to determine…
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AMD Driver Update Causing False VAC Bans in CS2
AMD’s 23.10.1 release on October 12 introduced the Anti-Lag+ feature, specifically designed to enhance the gameplay experience for CS2 players. This feature aimed to reduce input-to-response latency, providing a smoother and more responsive gaming session. However, the method it employed, which involved Dynamic Link Library (DLL) rerouting and frame alignment within the game’s code, inadvertently…
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New Counter Strike 2 Update Fixes ‘Smooth Criminal’ Bug
A new update for Valve’s competitive shooter Counter Strike 2 is here, and it aims to address some of the major bugs that have surfaced in the game over the past few days. While the October 12th CS2 patch doesn’t bring any game-changing updates to the title, it does include several important bug fixes alongside…
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Dev1ce Commits to Astralis, Extends Contract Until 2026
dev1ce’s association with Astralis dates back to its inception in 2016. As a founding member, he played a pivotal role in establishing Astralis as the most dominant team in CSGO. Under his leadership, the team clinched 19 significant trophies, including four Majors and the inaugural Intel Grand Slam. Over the course of his illustrious CSGO…
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Counter Strike 2 October 10 Update Brings Changes to Matchmaking & Premier Ranks
Yet another day, yet another exciting update for Counter Strike 2. This time, all eyes are on the game’s matchmaking system and Premier rankings, promising an enhanced gameplay experience for players, but there’s also a downside. The October 10th CS2 update is quite a small update in comparison to the other updates that we’ve seen…
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Counter-Strike 2 Not Coming to macOS: Valve
The macOS gamers had been eagerly awaiting the release of Counter-Strike 2. However, Valve’s recent announcement has poured cold water on their hopes. The company confirmed that there would be no macOS version for the much-anticipated game, Counter-Strike 2. This decision comes as a surprise, especially considering the popularity of the predecessor game. Why no…
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Counter Strike 2 October 9 Update: Details, Patch Notes, & More
Valve has shipped a new update to Counter Strike 2 on October 9, 2023, and it brings a bunch of changes with it to the competitive shooter. While the changes in the new CS2 update aren’t as big as some other recent updates we’ve seen, there’s still some interesting stuff to take note of. In…
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How to Play Workshop Maps in CS2?
It’s important to know that CSGO workshop maps are incompatible with CS2 before delving into the nuances of custom maps in CS2. This is because CS2 uses the sophisticated Source 2 engine, which is very different from its forerunner. There is a silver lining, though: CSGO workshop maps may be converted into CS2-compatible formats using…
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CS2 Update removes single-vote surrenders
Having undergone a long beta program, many kinks remain, and developers have been acting fast to iron them out before professional tournaments transition from CSGO. The latest update aims to fix the single-vote surrenders that many believe to be disruptive in nature towards the game. Single Vote surrender had the community divided right from the…
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How to Convert Valorant Sensitivity to CS2
The final release of Counter Strike 2 on September 27, 2023 following an extensive period of limited testing marked a historic day for the franchise as fans from throughout the globe celebrated in unison by tuning into the title through Steam and duking it out on the virtual battlefields of Dust 2 as CTs and…