Although it's been 11 years since CS:GO launched, the popular first-person shooter hasn't lost its loyal following. The game has broken its own consecutive online user record, and on March 25, it appears to have surpassed yet another huge goal in its history.
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CS:GO broke its own record for active users with an astonishing 1.5 million players in the game at the same time, according to SteamDB. That's about 200 million people more than last month's record.
During the previous week, the game was hovering around one million players, but the excitement for the video game seems to have taken his numbers to new heights. One of the reasons why everyone is pouring into the game's servers again is because Valve has announced Counter Strike 2 as the next title in the series. The company has already started making its limited tests available to select players around the world. As a result, a lot of people keep checking their client to see if they've received the invite as they hone their skills before it's officially released next summer.
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While the game has stayed relatively the same in terms of gameplay, the consistency of CS:GO is a perfect example of a title that is easy to start but difficult to perfect. The competitive scene is also booming, with hundreds of fans attending tournaments like the ESL Pro League and previous huge events.
For the next few months, until the release of CS2, CS:GO will maintain its player base until more players are allowed access to the test modes servers. In the meantime, players can improve their aim and feel in the game with a few games while they wait for access.
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source of information: dotesports.com
