What is CS2 Premier mode? If you’ve played much competitive Counter-Strike over the years, it represents the biggest shakeup to the formula in quite some time. It’s not something will affect casual matches with your friends. Instead, it’s the place to be if you’re really looking to test your skills. Featuring a host of changes to the game’s long-standing competitive makeup, CS2 Premier mode will separate the map mains from the queue. So if you’ve spent years running the same few over and over, expect to have a bad time.

Before we start spouting all kinds of Counter-Strike jargon, you can learn more about the long-awaited sequel with our list of every map in Counter-Strike 2. That’s important given the context of this piece. Trying out the best CS2 crosshair codes might fix (or cause) a losing streak, too. And is CS2 Steam Deck compatible? Here’s what we know.

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