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How to download Counter Strike 2

A new era of Counter-Strike is a download away.

Counter-Strike 2 is here, and I can't wait to see what it entails. Counter Strike Global Offensive has become one of the biggest shooters on the market, so Counter Strike 2 has many expectations. However, before you can jump into the game and experience everything, you need to download Counter Strike 2 first.

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Counter Strike 2 - How to Download

Downloading Counter Strike 2 couldn't be easier. All you have to do is go to the Counter-Strike 2 page in the Steam store. Counter-Strike 2 is developed and published by Valve, so it is exclusive to the Steam store and PC, meaning it will not be on consoles. Counter-Strike 2 is a 27.6 GB install, so ensure you have the room in storage. Here is how to download Counter Strike 2.

  • Launch Steam.
  • Search Counter Strike 2.
  • Go to the Counter-Strike 2 page.
  • Select Play Game to automatically download the game.
  • Select Add to Library to download at a later time.

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Counter-Strike 2 is free to download and play, so you do not need to pay for it. You can opt for the Prime Status Upgrade but can do this at any time. I recommend trying out the game for free before going ahead with the upgrade unless you are certain.

How to play Counter Strike 2

Once your download has finished, you can launch and play Counter Strike 2. You may experience issues with Counter-Strike 2 close to its release date, so be prepared. Once you are in-game, you can play the newest addition to the Counter-Strike series. You do not need to have played CS Go to play Counter Strike 2.

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