Valve informed CS:GO fans that there is only one way to get access to testing Counter-Strike 2. The developers said that all other options are considered fraud.

How to access the Counter-Strike 2 limited test?

Players are selected based on factors important to Counter-Strike 2 developers, including recent play time on official Valve servers, trust factor, and Steam account status.

How do I discover I have been granted access to the limited Counter-Strike 2 test?

You will see a notification in the CS: GO main menu if you have received an invitation to a limited Counter-Strike 2 test.

Click "Join," and the game will start downloading. After the download is complete, launch CS:GO and select "Limited Test" to play a limited test of Counter-Strike 2.

Beware of scams. The only way to check for access to limited testing is to launch CS:GO in Steam and see a notification in the main menu. Please do not go to third-party sites that indicate they are verifying access to your Steam account or providing access to testing and keys. No keys exist.

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How often are new players invited to the Counter-Strike 2 limited test?

We are gradually inviting new players to a limited test. First, check the main menu in CS:GO to see if you have received an invite.

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On the evening of March 22, Valve announced the release of Counter-Strike 2. In the Source 2 engine shooter, players can enjoy updated maps, an improved tick rate system, and more realistic behavior of smoke from grenades. We talked about this in more detail here. The official release is scheduled for the summer of 2023, and closed testing began on March 22.