Tournament trophies are certainly more important for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players and teams, but getting this level of recognition should also feel nice.

It’s an expected rotation, as Valve follows the usual cycle. Still, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players did not see Anubis coming back to the game.

For the first time ever, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) moves from Katowice to Krakow. The teams got invites thanks to their VRS Global placements in January 2026.

From the return to Counter-Strike esports and up to announcing the final player, 100 Thieves was in the middle of the community’s attention. Now, the roster is complete for 2026, and we will expect 100T to shine on the server, not only on socials.

ZOWIE’s esports hardware doesn’t always look impressive on paper — and that’s intentional. At the Starladder Budapest Major, the brand explained why motion clarity, consistency, and experience matter more than specs in competitive Counter-Strike.

The finalists for the 2025 HLTV Awards has been revealed, alongside some of their top 20 best Counter-Strike 2 players of the year.

Here are the most-viewed Twitch esports clips of 2025. Most of them come from CS2.

ZOWIE didn’t unveil a new product in Budapest. It explained why its esports hardware is built for players, not trends— and why restraint remains central to its design philosophy.