Valve has ended the decade-long legacy as it officially concludes support for the legendary first-person shooter, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). This move freezes the game in its current state, marking the end of an era.

CS:GO laid the groundwork for a decade-plus of gaming history. However, as of 1st January 2024, Valve redirects its development focus toward Counter-Strike 2. Although players can still launch the game via the beta branch in the Steam library, the reality is clear – CS:GO, in terms of updates, is no more.

For a brief period, fans can relish CS:GO, albeit without multiplayer, encountering minimal issues. Yet, as Valve progresses with updates to Counter-Strike’s coordinator, the inevitability of features incompatible with CS:GO’s current version looms. Valve acknowledges this in its CS:GO legacy explainer, stating, “Certain functionality that relies on compatibility with the Game Coordinator may degrade and/or fail.”

Despite CS2's highly anticipated release in September 2023, marred by initial game-breaking issues and bugs, CS:GO remained a reliable refuge for players. However, the longevity of this camp is uncertain, as CS2's updates may render the foundational features of CS:GO obsolete.

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CS:GO's impact on gaming history is indisputable, leaving an indelible mark on competitive gaming and introducing millions to the FPS genre. SteamCharts recorded a peak of 1,117,517 players in May 2023, a testament to the game's enduring popularity. While the player base has seen a decline post-CS2, CS:GO's legacy remains unchallenged.