Counter-Strike 2 has finally been announced after what feels like 84 years, and Valve is running a Limited Test phase for select PC players to try out the new CS game before release. Here’s how to gain access to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test.
How to get into the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test
Unfortunately, there’sno surefire wayto get into the CS2 playtest asValve is picking participantsthemselves, with more access waves happening over time. Though there are ways toboost your chances, which include:
Tofind out if you’ve been chosento take part in the CS2 Limited Test,open up CSGO. You’ll know if you’re selected if you receive anotification on the main menu. From here, click onENROLL, and the playtest will download.
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Once the download has finished,open CSGO once againand select theLimited Testoption to access it. For now, players will be able to accessDeathmatchandUnranked Competitivematchmakingon the Dust2 map, though Valve has said it will add more options in further test releases.
If you’re lucky enough to be chosen, yourXP will carry over to CSGO, and you’ll be able to access all of your Counter-Strike: Global Offensive inventory items.
How long will the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test last?
We don’t know an exact end date at the time of writing, though Valve has stated, “Counter-Strike 2 is expected to shipSummer 2023,” so it’s highly likely it will be running up until the full game launch. We’ll update you once we know more.
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