CS2FIELD GUIDECOUNTER-STRIKE 2
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Game Modes

Ranked matches, objective-based play, respawn modes and practice.

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Arms Race

Respawning weapon progression with a final knife stage.

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Casual

Objective matches with more relaxed team sizes and equipment rules.

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Community Servers

Sessions with operator-selected maps and rules.

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Competitive

Five-versus-five objective matches with map-specific Skill Groups.

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CSTV

Server-side spectator and demo recording controls for Counter-Strike 2.

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Deathmatch

Free-for-all combat with instant respawns.

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Demo Playback

The CS2 feature for reviewing recorded matches after play, added at retail launch.

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Offline Play

Offline Play in the CS2 Limited Test allowed previously shipped maps and game modes to be played without online matchmaking, as recorded on August 17, 2023.

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Practice

Local sessions for learning maps, movement and utility.

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Premier

Five-versus-five bomb defusal with map vetoes and CS Rating.

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Private Matchmaking

The private matchmaking option enabled in the CS2 retail launch, distinct from public queues and hosted Community Servers.

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Retakes

A compact scenario centered on a planted bomb.

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Rush

Queued 3v3 mode played through randomly selected battle arenas, with teams advancing toward the opponent’s castle and contesting a tower objective.

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Training Day

A brief introductory CS2 experience for brand-new players, added at the September 27, 2023 release.

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Wingman

Two-versus-two matches centered on one bombsite.

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