The thought crossed my thoughts, too: I did not get into the Counter-Strike 2 restricted check, however what if I bounce into CS:GO for just a few nights, increase my playtime, and see if Valve’s gentle shines brilliant on me? As Valve detailed (opens in new tab) final week on Twitter, Counter-Strike 2 check contributors have been chosen primarily based on quite a lot of components, together with “current playtime on Valve official servers, belief issue, and Steam account standing.”
Seems, there is a clear restrict on Valve’s definition of “current” playtime. The official Counter-Strike Twitter broke the information right this moment for returning CS:GO gamers hoping for a fortunate break:
“Idling on official matchmaking servers in CS:GO doesn’t enhance your probabilities of making into the CS2 Restricted Take a look at,” the tweet reads. “The playtime that counts was your playtime previous to the beginning of the Restricted Take a look at.”
PSA: Idling on official matchmaking servers in CS:GO doesn’t enhance your probabilities of making into the CS2 Restricted Take a look at. The playtime that counts was your playtime previous to the beginning of the Restricted Take a look at.March 27, 2023
In different phrases: if you happen to’re not already in, do not trouble.
Harsh, however honest. Valve is on the lookout for probably the most devoted, hardest-core CS veterans to check and ins and outs of Counter-Strike 2, and I definitely do not match the invoice. I’ve solely clocked a measly 70 hours in CS:GO, and most of that was in 2013. Folks have birthed and raised fourth graders because the final time I earned a CS:GO pores and skin. And you probably have ten instances my playtime underneath your belt, you would possibly’ve been disqualified for different causes, like having a report of toxicity or dishonest. Or, you simply obtained unfortunate.
If it makes you’re feeling any higher, it does not sound like we’re lacking a lot. Counter-Strike 2 is shaping as much as be largely the identical recreation as CS:GO. It is a pseudo-sequel to a reside service recreation, just like Overwatch 2, besides as a substitute of recent heroes and maps, CS2’s tentpole options are smokier smoke grenades, higher servers, and backwards pores and skin compatibility. There’s additionally just one map proper now (you guessed it, Mud 2).
It is all minor stuff, however I guess it looks like large stuff if you happen to’ve performed sufficient CS:GO to be plucked by Valve for this check.
Nonetheless, that does not cease me from wanting in to the unique membership. Senior editor and seasoned Counter-Striker Wealthy Stanton managed to make it in, so test again right here this week for hands-on CS2 impressions.
