News about CS2
CS2 Update - Start of Season 4: New Community Maps & Weekly Drops
The latest CS2 update marks the official start of Season 4 in Counter-Strike 2. Valve is using the season change to bring new community content to the game. The focus is on a selection of community maps and new content in the Weekly Care Package. There will be no major gameplay or balance changes - instead,...
CS2 update revolutionizes skin market: knives and gloves now available through trade-ups
On October 23, 2025, Valve shook the foundations of the Counter-Strike economy with a single patch. The latest update for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) not only brings the return of the popular „Retakes“ mode, but above all a change that can hardly be overestimated in its significance: For the first time in the history of Counter-Strike, players can...
CS2 game modes: All about the current game modes in CS2
CS2 only has a limited number of game modes, including Premier, Competition, Deathmatch and others.
CS2 Skins
Rarity levels of CS2 skins: All rarities explained
The rarity level of an item is an indicator of the probability that this item will come out of a CS2 crate.
Marble Fade Guide: Ice and Fire or Tricolour Pattern?
Use this guide to find out whether your knife has an Ice and Fire or Tricolour pattern?
Get CS2 skins for free - The best methods in 2024
There are many ways to get free CS2 skins. Some methods directly in the game, others require an external service.
Tips & Tricks for CS2
To open the console in CS2 (developer console)
Step 1: Open the settings and go to „Game“ - Step 2: Search for „Activate developer console“ and select „Yes“
The best settings in CS2 (professional settings)
CS2 is a game in which every opportunity is used to gain an advantage, including the right settings.
CS2 tips: How to get better at CS2 and win more often
We present 16 tips for CS2 that will help you get better at CS2 and improve your win rate.
CS2 weapon boxes
CS2 weapon box “Kilowatt”: Kukri knife and Zeus skin
The Kilowatt crate is the first weapon crate in CS2. In addition to a new design, it contains the first Zeus x27 skin and the Kukri knife.
CS2 Weapon box “Horizon“ - All important information
The Horizont weapon box is currently being dropped in the rare drop pool. It is in the medium price range from €0.70 to €1.10.
CS2 Weapon box „Danger zone“ - All important information
The weapon box Danger Zone is currently being dropped in the rare drop pool. It is in the medium price range from €0.60 to €1.00.
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