How do I access the limited Counter-Strike 2 test?

Valve has officially announced Counter-Strike 2.

Main changes:

• New Source 2 engine
• New lighting and physics system
• Updated tickrate system
• Completely redone smoke grenade system
• Shooting disperses the smoke, and explosive grenades completely remove it

The release is planned for this summer.

How do I access the limited Counter-Strike 2 test?

Players are selected based on a number of factors that the Counter-Strike 2 development team considers important, including (but not limited to) recent time played on official Valve servers, trust factor, and Steam account status.

How do I know if I’ve been selected for the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?

If you have been selected to participate in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test, you will receive a notification in the CS:GO main menu.

If you receive an invitation, select “REGISTER” and start the download. Once the download is complete, launch CS:GO and select the Limited Test option to play the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test.

How often are players added to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?

More players will be added to the Limited Test over time. Keep checking the CS:GO main menu to see if you’ve received an invite.

How long will the testing of Counter-Strike 2 Limited last?

Counter-Strike 2 is expected to release in the summer of 2023. Visit the Counter-Strike Blog for the latest information on the limited test and future announcements.

What features are in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?

The initially limited Counter-Strike 2 test will offer Deathmatch and Unranked Competitive matchmaking on Dust2. Future limited test releases will have other game modes, maps, and features.

I’m in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test! How to report bugs?

If you encounter bugs during the Counter-Strike 2 limited test, please send an email to cs2team[at]valvesoftware[dot]com with the title “CS2LT Report”.