CS2 Esports News

NAVI is officially back on top! In a spectacular showdown at the Annexet in Stockholm this Sunday, March 15, the squad took down Aurora 3-1 to lift the prestigious ESL Pro League Season 23 trophy.

Brazil's Felca Law takes effect on 17 March 2026 and bans paid loot boxes in games that minors play. It forces Riot Games to set League of Legends and other titles to 18+ in the country, blocking underage accounts until 2027. Free Fire faces redesign of Royales, and Roblox limits chat for kids. Publishers must use CPF checks or biometrics, with fines up to 10% of revenue for violations.

Today, March 13th, MOUZ and Team Spirit have been eliminated from the ESL Pro League Season 23 by FUT and Astralis, respectively. The elimination stings even more when you realize this is starting to feel like a pattern.

The Counter-Strike scene just got a big surprise when G2 Esports and Team Liquid have officially announced a player swap today

On Thursday (12), paiN Gaming announced the resignation of Thomas Hamence, the team's CEO since 2018, and the news didn't just come out of nowhere.

After defeating his former teammates, Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruida (also known as Bach) talked about his team's preparations for Wallachia, how they currently draft, and what's changed in his life since his first retirement.

A new Glove collection has finally arrived in CS2: the Dead Hand Collection. Similar to the Genesis Terminal, the Dead Hand Collection is exclusively available via the Arms Dealer terminal, as a weekly drop. Dead Hand Terminal is Added to the Weekly Drop The Dead Hand Collection features 39 news skins. There are 17 new weapon skins and 22 new gloves. This is the first glove collection released in CS2. Similar to the Genesis Collection, to get your hands onmore

Valve has finally spoken up. Two weeks after the New York Attorney General filed a massive lawsuit accusing the company of running an illegal gambling operation through its loot box systems

An official complaint has been filed against Alexandre “TitaN” Lima with São Paulo Civil Police following allegations from multiple women, including a minor. Authorities are investigating the case under charges related to sexual harassment, dissemination of intimate content, and rape of a vulnerable person, while the accused denies wrongdoing.

If you thought the legal heat surrounding Valve was already intense, brace yourself because things just got a whole lot more complicated. Two new lawsuits targeting the company have been filed, and they hit from completely different directions.

PGL has committed a $22 million investment to the CS2 esports ecosystem as part of its newly unveiled roadmap for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

The Counter-Strike 2 landscape is constantly shifting, and the new 100 Thieves roster is currently proving that smart team building beats blind spending. When the North American organization announced their grand return to Counter-Strike, the community was naturally curious about how they would approach the market.

In their latest bid to circumvent modern EU regulations, Valve are introducing Germany to a tried and tested mechanic, the “X-Ray Scanner”. Previously only utilized in France, its introduction in Germany will see case openings only be enabled via the scanner, with the key system done away with. The implementation is set to start on March 16th with no current news of further rollouts in other countries and regions for now.

FURIA's spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs is not locked in yet, but an unusual scenario is already making fans nervous: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo might not be available to play the playoffs in Stockholm

Once again, Valve just nudged Inferno’s A site meta with two small-looking edits that are going to feel huge in real rounds: Balcony has been extended, and Graveyard is now closed off.

Nostalgia just hit like a clean AWP shot through mid doors. If you've been missing the classic feel of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since CS2 took over, we've got some massive news for you.

For many, Counter-Strike was their introduction to competitive gaming. The 5v5 tactical shooter that began as a mod of Half-Life has blossomed into a franchise that helped shape the modern esports landscape. The franchise’s latest offering, Counter-Strike 2, continues to benefit from that legacy. The community remains loyal, generating billions of dollars in revenue for Valve. Yet nearly three years after its release, Counter-Strike 2 still feels unfinished. While updates have been rolled out, there has been little to nomore

BLAST has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Counter‑Strike circuit for 2027, unveiling a $10 million investment, an expanded LAN calendar, and a revamped competitive structure. The changes promise to align the league more closely with Valve’s Regional Standings (VRS) system while enhancing sustainability, accessibility, and the overall spectator experience.

Counter-Strike teams return to tier-1 action as ESL Pro League Season 23 gets underway. A total of 24 top teams will battle it out for a chance to claim the title.

Things went south for Valve Corporation today, and the gaming community is watching closely. The publisher is currently facing a legal storm on two completely different fronts.