CSGO Hits 1.5 Million Concurrent Players On Steam

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), one of the oldest shooter games, has recently broken its concurrent players record on Steam, the popular digital distribution platform. According to SteamDB, the game achieved a new record with more than 1,519,457 players logged in at the same time over the weekend. With this feat, CS:GO has become the most popular game on Steam, surpassing other popular titles such as Dota 2 and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG).

While CS:GO still lags behind PUBG in terms of concurrent players, PUBG’s record of 3.2 million players was achieved in January 2018, and the game’s player base has since dwindled significantly. In contrast, CS:GO’s recent record was achieved in 2021, ten years after its initial release, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

CS:GO’s previous concurrent players record of 1,308,963 was achieved during the initial pandemic lockdown, when many people were forced to stay indoors and turned to gaming for entertainment. However, the game has now surpassed its own record, thanks to a new surge in concurrent players.

One reason for the increase in players is the announcement about the development of Counter-Strike 2, which has generated renewed interest in the game. Valve, the game’s developer, has since confirmed that the updated version of the shooter, built on the Source 2 engine, is indeed coming this summer. The announcement has further fueled excitement among fans of the game, who are eager to see the new features and improvements that CS2 will offer.

Some of the new features and improvements that players can expect from CS2 include overhauled and visually-enhanced maps, upgraded smoke grenades, sub-tick update architecture, and new high-resolution VFX. The game is currently being offered as a Limited Test exclusively to selected CS:GO players, allowing them to experience the game’s new features and provide feedback to the developers.

In conclusion, CS:GO’s recent achievement of breaking its concurrent players record on Steam is a testament to its lasting appeal and popularity. With the upcoming release of CS2, fans of the game have even more to look forward to in the future.

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