When you see a game title that is considered "old," or one that is built on a competitive multiplayer experience, it grows in popularity rather than dying. This can be due to superb gameplay, excellent community support, or perhaps a combination of both.
Counter-Strike 2's announcement set a new high for the number of CS:GO players.
Valve has also confirmed that the gameplay of the CS:GO characters and items will be transferred directly to Counter-Strike 2, which will be released in summer 2023.
