CS:GO Maintained Monthly Concurrent Peak of 1 Million Players Over Last Year

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CS:GO Unstoppable Ahead of Counter-Strike 2!

CS:GO is unquestionably one of the most popular games of all time. The game was first released more than 11 years ago in 2012 and has continued to reach millions of players since Valve made it free-to-play a few years ago.

It has accomplished several commendable feats throughout the years. Following prior success, CS:GO has reached another impressive accomplishment, reaching a concurrent peak of over one million players each month for an entire year.

Why it matters: The fact that CS:GO is over a decade old and continues to be played by millions of players each month shows that Valve created a special first-person shooter with this entry.

Source: Steam Charts

This information comes from SteamCharts, which tracks the number of concurrent players on Steam.

Since the game is so old, one would assume that it would slowly lose popularity over time. However, this is not the case with CS:GO. In fact, the game appears to be only rising in popularity.

This year has been the best for CS:GO so far, as the game broke its own Steam concurrent peak record multiple times over the last few months. It currently sits at an all-time concurrent peak of 1.8 million players, which was achieved in May.

Valve’s continued support for the game since its release is a major part of the first-person shooter’s current success. The fact that it can be widely played on lower and mid-range PCs has also contributed to its popularity.

However, CS:GO is soon on its way out. Counter-Strike 2 is expected to be released in summer 2023, becoming the first new Counter-Strike title in over a decade.

The anticipation for Counter-Strike 2 has also played a major role in the current popularity of the IP.

Gamers worldwide are interested in the latest iteration, with many coming to enjoy CS:GO before Valve eventually moves on to the next game.

CS:GO has established a dedicated community that grew fond of its skill-based gameplay, iconic maps, and satisfying first-person mechanics, leading to new achievements for the game despite its age.

The game is expected to live on through its dedicated community, being remembered fondly for its positive aspects for several years after the release of Counter-Strike 2.

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