A for running Counter-Strike on older hardware. Steps to access the legacy version of CS:GO on Steam. A comparison of weapon stats between the two game versions.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), developed by Valve , remains one of the most influential tactical first-person shooters in gaming history. While it was officially replaced by Counter-Strike 2 in 2023, the game's core features defined a decade of competitive eSports. Core Gameplay Features

: A premium matchmaking tier that pairs verified users to reduce cheating and improve match quality.

The game introduced several systems that revolutionized the multiplayer landscape: