Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Updates

[CS:GO Update] Adjustments to maps and trade

March 30, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Today’s update includes a host of adjustments to Nuke, Dust II, and Canals, so jump into a match and see what’s new! Along with those map updates, we’re also making an adjustment to CS:GO item trading, described below. For details, click here. Revisiting Trade Steam trading was created to allow customers to easily exchange items with each other, and each day we see thousands of customers using Steam Trading in this way. Recently we’ve been looking into ways to reduce some negative unintended uses of trading in CS:GO (such as fraud and scams), with the goal of preserving trade between players. Starting today, CS:GO items received in trade will have the same seven-day …

Last reply by Jerry, April 5, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Boston 2018 – Challengers to Legends

January 19, 2018 by KZG Bot

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After an exciting Preliminary Stage, six returning challengers and three new challengers are moving on to the next phase. This weekend, watch as sixteen teams fight for Legend status and the chance to compete in the playoffs. You have until the start of the first match on Friday to make your picks for the Group Stage of the Pick’Em Challenge. Not sure how to rank the remaining teams? Historically, successful teams prevail for multiple Majors in a row. For the last seven Majors, at least six Returning Legends successfully defended their Legend status. Will the trend continue? Will the Returning Legends maintain their momentum? At the Major, there are no guarantees. Vie…

Last reply by KZG Bot, January 19, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Boston 2018 – Grand Finals

January 28, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Congratulations to Faze and Cloud9 who will face off in Sunday’s Grand Final. Tune in to ELEAGUE’s twitch stream at 12:00pm ET (6:00pm CET) to see who will become the next Major Champion! Faze advanced out of the Semi-Final round by defeating Na’Vi in two games while Cloud9, bolstered by the home crowd, showed poise in their victory over SK in three games. View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, January 28, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Boston 2018 – Major Champions!

January 29, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Congratulations to Cloud9, ELEAGUE’s Boston 2018 CS:GO Major Champions! This was their first time as Finalists and will take home $500,000 of the $1,000,000 prize pool. If you missed any of the matches or want to watch the highlights, you can download all the games from the ELEAGUE Boston 2018 tab in the WATCH menu. We would like to thank all of the teams, everyone at ELEAGUE, and the Counter-Strike community for making this tournament possible. View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, January 29, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Boston 2018 – Playoffs

January 25, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Six teams emerged from the Group Stage as newly crowned Legends to battle in this weekends ELEAGUE Playoffs. Watch live coverage from Boston’s Agganis Arena beginning Friday at 10:00am ET (5:00pm CEST) on the official Twitch stream (or in game on GOTV) to see which team will become the next CS:GO Major Champions! Don’t forget to make your Playoff picks now in the Pick’Em Challenge before the matches begin tomorrow. View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, January 25, 2018

[CS:GO Update] CS:GO Merchandise – Core Collection

November 18, 2017 by KZG Bot

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We’ve refreshed our merchandise line with new t-shirts, drinkware, hats, a packable jacket and backpack, and a CS:GO-themed ZOWIE mouse. Browse the new Core Collection at the Valve store, and let us know what you think! View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, November 18, 2017

[CS:GO Update] ELEAGUE 2018 – Linking with Twitch

January 11, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Join us this Friday for the Preliminary Stage of the ELEAGUE Boston 2018 Major Championship! Watch live as eight Challengers advance to the Major Championship Group Stage. Starting this weekend and throughout the Major, viewers will have a chance to receive Souvenir Packages as they watch live matches. Each souvenir features a weapon from the collection of the map being played, golden stickers of the event and teams that were playing, and a golden signature of the MVP from the round where the souvenir dropped. To be eligible for a souvenir package, all you have to do is watch live streams of the event! If you’re watching GOTV or in the main menu, you’ll automatically be…

Last reply by KZG Bot, January 11, 2018

[CS:GO Update] ELEAGUE 2018 – Tournament Items

December 20, 2017 by KZG Bot

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The Boston ELEAGUE Major is just weeks away. On January 12th, watch as the top teams in CS:GO battle for the title of CS:GO Major Champion! You don’t have to wait to start supporting your favorite teams and players. Team stickers, player autographs, and team graffiti are all available for purchase in-game or from the Steam Community Market, with 50% of the proceeds going to players and organizations. Team Pick’Em Challenge You can use Team Stickers as game pieces in the Boston 2018 Team Pick’Em Challenge. For the first time you can make picks for the Preliminary Stage, predicting the teams that will advance to the Group Stage, as well as the most (and least) successful…

Last reply by KZG Bot, December 20, 2017

[CS:GO Update] FACEIT Major – London, 2018

February 22, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Today we’re excited to announce the next CS:GO Major Championship Series, hosted by FACEIT. New and Returning Challengers will join the Legends in London this September, where they’ll battle for the title of CS:GO Major Champion. Witness the event live from September 20-23 at SSE Arena, Wembley, or join the millions streaming the event online around the world! For more details, including the event features and schedule, visit http://www.faceitmajor.com/ View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, February 22, 2018

[CS:GO Update] In support of the Negev

March 20, 2018 by KZG Bot

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When we reworked the Negev last year, the goal was to identify a supporting role for the weapon. The Negev featured attributes that promoted suppressive fire — ineffective at first, but a controllable beam of death moments later. At this point it’s clear that the upside of the weapon isn’t enough to compensate for its downsides, so we’re making additional adjustments. The goal hasn’t changed, but the implementation is a little different. First, the good news: the Negev is now a little cheaper, a burst of several bullets is now more useful (at short and medium range, at least), and the “beam” starts a little sooner. With its improved ability to deal damage in short bu…

Last reply by Jerry, March 22, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Series 3 pins – Now available online and in-game

March 2, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Attendees of the Boston Major had the first opportunity to purchase Series 3 collectible pins. Like Series 1 and Series 2, the latest set of physical pins come with a matching Genuine in-game display item for your CS:GO profile. Physical Series 3 pins are now available at WeLoveFine. If you’re only interested in the digital version, Series 3 Collectible Pin Capsules are also available as in-game offers. View the full article

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[CS:GO Update] Smoke Mid Every Day

April 21, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Today we’re updating the Active Duty map pool; Cobblestone is out and CS:GO’s most iconic map, Dust II, is back in! The revised Active Duty pool will be featured at the FACEIT Major in London later this year. And don’t worry – if you were hoping to queue for Cobblestone, it’s still available in each game mode. Nuke available in Wingman We’re also adding a shortened version of Nuke to the Wingman map pool. This version of Nuke features some experimental changes to the B bomb site, so queue for a match if you’d like to get a sneak peek. Casual Map Groups The casual map groups have been adjusted based on map playtime. Cobblestone has been moved into the ‘Delta’ Map grou…

Last reply by KZG Bot, April 21, 2018

[CS:GO Update] Welcome to the Clutch

February 14, 2018 by KZG Bot

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Today’s update includes some additional adjustments to Nuke, bug fixes, a new weapon case, and a community sticker capsule. Click here for details, or just head into the game and take a look! Clutch Case Introducing the Clutch Case, featuring 17 new community-designed weapon finishes and 24 new glove finishes. Community Capsule 2018 We’re also introducing Community Capsule 2018, featuring eight new stickers from four community artists. These capsules are now available as in-game offers. View the full article

Last reply by KZG Bot, February 14, 2018

[CS:GO Update]2019 IEM Katowice Major

July 12, 2018 by KZG Bot

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The FACEIT London Minors are underway, but it’s never too early to prepare for the future. Today we’re announcing that the first CS:GO Major Championship of 2019 will take place in Katowice! The action unfolds over three weeks, starting with the opening matches of the Challengers Stage on February 14th. The event then moves to the International Congress Center (ICC), where fans can watch the Legends Stage live from February 21-24th. Finally, the eight Legends head to the massive Spodek Arena from February 28th to March 3rd, as they fight for the title of Major Champion and the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 prize pool! For more information about the 2019 IEM Katowice…

Last reply by Jaggo, July 14, 2018

[CS:GO Update]2021 Can’t Come Soon Enough

December 18, 2020 by KZG Bot

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Donating weapons to a teammate in need? Today’s update includes some quality of life upgrades. 2021 Service Medal When you reach Global General (Rank 40), you’ll have the option to reset your Profile Rank and earn (or upgrade) a Service Medal. After January 1, 2021 you’ll be able to receive the new 2021 Service Medal, an inspectable display item that will be visible wherever your avatar is shown. View the full article