How to play Gun Game Mode in CS2 (Arms Race)

With Counter-Strike 2's release, I was excited to see what game modes were returning. One notable absence was Arms Race or Gun Game.

One of the best parts of modern shooter games is the abundance of game modes. Let's find out what happened to Arms Race and Gun Game in Counter-Strike 2 together!

How to play Arms Race (Gun Game) in Counter-Strike 2

Unfortunately, there is no way to play Arms Race, formerly Gun Game, in Counter-Strike 2. Fans of the game mode will be disappointed Arms Race did not return in Counter-Strike 2. So disappointed, fans have taken to Reddit to discuss their dissatisfaction with this decision. Many are arguing Counter-Strike 2 is a downgrade from CS:GO, as all it did was improve the game's graphics at the cost of a lot of content.

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Will Counter-Strike 2 get Gun Game or Arms Race?

There is no confirmation if the Arms Race/Gun Game mode will return to Counter-Strike 2. Many iconic maps for the game mode, such as Baggage, Shoots, Lake, Canals, Shortdust, Train, and Cobblestone, are also missing from the game. As a result, many believe Valve will update the game, adding both the missing game mode and the maps that go with it.

The maps were revealed in a leak, so there may be some truth to this belief. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt as it is speculation and leaked information. I do think Arms Race will come to Counter-Strike 2 eventually, but it remains to be seen if this is true or when it may be added.

For more information on Counter-Strike 2, check out CS2 Hidden Achievement – How to complete ‘A New Beginning” and CS2 Workshop Maps – How to set up Practice Maps in Counter-Strike 2 on Pro Game Guides.