CS:GO gamers need second 2023 Main again as CS2 launch thriller deepens

Counter-Strike gamers are satisfied Valve might have organized a second CS:GO Main this yr with CS2’s launch nowhere in sight.

In an Aug. 29 Reddit post, one participant claimed “we merely might have had a second CS:GO main this yr, after which switching to CS2 instantly after that.”

They mentioned they have been past annoyed that it’s been greater than 5 months since CS2 was first introduced, and there’s nonetheless loads extra to check within the beta.

The participant added holding a second CS:GO Main wouldn’t have negatively impacted the esports scene seeing as CS2 will probably be launched in September on the earliest.

Different gamers, nevertheless, tried to take a look at it from Valve’s perspective.

Inferno's second mid in Counter-Strike 2.
Inferno hasn’t been launched to CS2’s beta but. Screenshot by Dot Esports

“Perhaps Valve simply doesn’t need to give any extra time to develop CS:GO any extra… Perhaps they’ve already began work with the mindset that CS2 is the one factor they need to concentrate on,” one participant mentioned.

Both manner, gamers are annoyed concerning the state of affairs relating to CS2. Some imagine the sport received’t be launched this summer nor on the reported Sept. 23 date.

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CS2 was announced on March 23, however regardless of Valve handing out keys to some gamers, not a lot has modified since then and a launch date hasn’t been talked about.

Valve is now radio silent and there are nonetheless loads extra maps that want testing forward of launch. The thrill for CS2’s launch has shortly was frustration.

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Mateusz Miter

Polish Employees Author. Mateusz beforehand labored for quite a few retailers and gaming-adjacent firms, together with ESL. League of Legends or CS:GO? He loves them each. Actually, he wonders which sport he loves extra day-after-day. He wished to go professional years in the past, however someplace alongside the best way determined journalism was the extra smart choice—and he was proper.

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