CSGO records enormous player numbers shortly before Counter-Strike 2
The player count of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) has once again increased, experiencing an impressive surge in the number of players active simultaneously within a day. This growth seems to be unstoppable, especially with the upcoming release date of Counter-Strike 2.
While the beta test sign-ups for Counter-Strike 2 are slowly progressing, Valve's shooter shows no signs of slowing down. Since the beginning of this year, CSGO has consistently recorded around 1.5 million players active simultaneously, but this number has now risen to an incredible 1,818,773 - an increase of around 300,000 players within just 24 hours or an impressive 20%.
Official CS2 Twitter account expresses surprise
Even the official CS2 (formerly CSGO) Twitter account has expressed surprise and thanked the players for this enormous increase. This record-breaking surge is not only limited to the number of players, but also the number of opened CSGO crates has reached a new record with a 27% increase. Additionally, there is a more expensive market and tremendous growth for the shooter's weapon skins.
Increase in player numbers before release: A good omen?
The enormous increase in CSGO player numbers shortly before the release of Counter-Strike 2 could indicate that many players are already eagerly awaiting the new game and are intensively engaging with the predecessor. This could be a good omen for the success of Counter-Strike 2, as it shows that the player base is very active and engaged.
New player friendliness of Counter-Strike 2
For newcomers who have not yet ventured into CSGO or other competitive shooters, Counter-Strike 2 could be a good opportunity to get into this genre. It remains to be seen what features and improvements Valve will introduce in the new version of the shooter to make the game even more new player friendly.
Conclusion: A promising start for Counter-Strike 2
The impressive increase in CSGO player numbers shortly before the release of Counter-Strike 2 shows that interest in Valve's shooter series is still high. With beta tests and the release of Counter-Strike 2 in sight, we can be excited to see if the new game can match the success of its predecessor.
