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 a number of nights, increase my playtime, and see if Valve’s mild shines shiny on me? As Valve detailed (opens in new tab) final week on Twitter, Counter-Strike 2 check contributors have been chosen primarily based on a wide range of components, together with “latest playtime on Valve official servers, belief issue, and Steam account standing.”
Seems, there is a clear restrict on Valve’s definition of “latest” playtime. The official Counter-Strike Twitter broke the information at present for returning CS:GO gamers hoping for a fortunate break:
“Idling on official matchmaking servers in CS:GO doesn’t improve your probabilities of making into the CS2 Restricted Check,” the tweet reads. “The playtime that counts was your playtime previous to the beginning of the Restricted Check.”
PSA: Idling on official matchmaking servers in CS:GO doesn’t improve your probabilities of making into the CS2 Restricted Check. The playtime that counts was your playtime previous to the beginning of the Restricted Check.March 27, 2023
In different phrases: should you’re not already in, do not trouble.
Harsh, however truthful. Valve is searching for essentially the most devoted, hardest-core CS veterans to check and ins and outs of Counter-Strike 2, and I actually 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 for the reason that final time I earned a CS:GO pores and skin. And in case you have ten instances my playtime underneath your belt, you may’ve been disqualified for different causes, like having a report of toxicity or dishonest. Or, you simply bought 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 sport as CS:GO. It is a pseudo-sequel to a reside service sport, much like Overwatch 2, besides as a substitute of latest 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 wager it looks like huge stuff should you’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.