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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Released in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was the fourth installment in the mainline Counter-Strike series. Featuring upgraded visuals and gameplay elements, the Valve-developed shooter is still played today.

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Shooter
Released
August 21, 2012
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence
Developer(s)
Valve
Publisher(s)
Valve
Engine
Source
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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