Counter-Strike 2 is now available as a free upgrade to CS:GO

Valve launched Counter-Strike 2 today. The long-rumored game, officially announced in March, has replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a free upgrade. It uses Valve's in-house Source 2 engine, leading to sharper textures, more believable lighting and new geometry. Valve said it broke down maps into three categories. First, "Touchstone" maps are classic scenes "with solid foundations" left mostly untouched so players can check out fundamental gameplay changes from Counter-Strike: Global Of...