Valve Appears to Confirm the Launch Date for CS2

While summer may have come to an end, there’s exciting news for millions of Counter-Strike fans.

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The official Counter-Strike Twitter account dropped a hint by asking a straightforward question: “What are you doing next Wednesday?”

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This teaser follows Valve’s recent promise that CS2 would be launching “soon”

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The official launch of CS2 is expected to mark the beginning of a new era in Counter-Strike esports.

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