If you are using an older HLAE version that doesn't have the dedicated CS2 launcher, you need to use the custom loader method instead. snd_remove_soundevent Event.BombDefused snd_remove_soundevent ...

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There are so many ways to show off in CS2, with great aim arguably being at the top of the list. Those with style can strut in a different way, with skins for their guns adding a much-needed pop to ...

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Valve added Rush to Counter-Strike 2 on September 22, 2026, as part of the Rush Hour update. It’s a dedicated 3v3 queue built around short fights. Matches move through randomly selected battle arenas ...

For some reason, chickens have been added to CS2, bringing adorable animals into the extremely popular FPS game. So, here’s all you need to know about them. Whether you’re looking to grab a new pet ...

Building a CS2 loadout is a popular way to stand out with a specific color scheme or simply enjoy a consistent visual style. CS2 now allows players to match everything from weapon skins, knives, and ...

Counter-Strike 2 players can now get their own pet chickens, with Valve quietly introducing the new feature in the latest update on September 22. The surprise addition wasn’t actually mentioned in the ...

Valve just dropped a new Counter-Strike 2 update, and the big headline feature is new game mode Rush, a fast-paced set of 3v3 battles designed for quicker play. The new CS2 patch notes also include a ...

Valve’s September 22 Counter-Strike 2 update is considerably larger than its headline features suggest. Silent reloads and the new Rush mode may have attracted most of the early attention, but the ...