Operations in Counter-Strike are released irregularly: Valve does not announce the exact date and time, only occasionally hinting at upcoming events in the game’s code. Developers release events infrequently — the last operation ended in February 2022. The community has been eagerly awaiting new and interesting content. In this article, we will discuss whether a new operation in CS2 will be released in the near future.

What will be added in the new CS2 operation?

Most likely, the new operation in CS2 will have a "Battle Pass" format, similar to previous ones. Players will be able to receive rewards for stars, which they will earn by completing various missions. Gamers will be able to choose which specific item they want to purchase. New missions will become available each week.

The missions are likely to take place on the maps Thera, Memento, Assembly, Pool Day, and Mills. These maps were previously added to CS2. As rewards, charms, pets, clothing, and hairstyles for agents may be offered. In addition, Battle Pass holders can receive a new comic in the Counter-Strike universe. Hints of this have been found in the game’s code. You can read more about it through the link.

Dates of past operations in CS

It is quite difficult to determine the exact release date of an operation in Counter-Strike 2 in advance. Throughout the game's history, they have been released four times on Tuesday, three times on Wednesday and Thursday, and once on Friday. In recent years, major updates for CS2 and Dota 2 are released overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday or from Wednesday to Thursday. Valve avoids releasing major updates on weekends, implying the operation will be released midweek.

1. "Payback" — from April 25 to August 31, 2013 (released on Thursday).
2. "Bravo" — from September 19, 2013 to February 5, 2014 (released on Thursday).
3. "Phoenix" — from February 20 to June 11, 2014 (released on Thursday).
4. "Breakout" — from July 1 to October 2, 2014 (released on Tuesday).
5. "Vanguard" — from November 11, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (released on Tuesday).
6. "Bloodhound" — from May 26 to September 30, 2015 (released on Tuesday).
7. "Wildfire" — from February 17 to July 16, 2016 (released on Wednesday).
8. "Hydra" — from May 24 to November 14, 2017 (released on Wednesday).
9. "Shattered Web" — from November 19, 2019 to March 31, 2020 (released on Tuesday).
10. "Broken Fang" — from December 4, 2020 to May 4, 2021 (released on Friday).
11. "Riptide" — from September 22, 2021 to February 22, 2022 (released on Wednesday).

When will the new operation in CS2 be released?

The release date of the next operation in Counter-Strike 2 remains unknown. At the time of writing this article, the developers have not commented on leaks related to the upcoming event. Valve representatives avoid discussing leaks concerning future updates, so the community can only speculate on when they will officially announce the operation.

Since Valve has not promised an operation, all the data miners have found could just be a series of fortunate discoveries that look very cohesive together, especially considering the 25th anniversary of the Counter-Strike franchise. It is unlikely that we should expect any major update in the next two to three months.

Operations have not been released in CS for over two years, and the community has, to put it mildly, been eagerly awaiting content and is eager to receive it as soon as possible. However, as we all know, Valve rarely listens to players, and the wait for a new operation could drag on for months or even years.