counter-strike

Valve's CS2 Major sticker overhaul may cut team sticker revenue up to 90%

Valve replaced the random capsule sticker model with a direct token shop in a May 22 patch tied to IEM Cologne 2026. Fans can now buy specific stickers at dynamic, demand-driven prices. The change could reduce team sticker earnings — particularly hitting smaller organisations — and also adds souvenir skin crafting.

• Direct token shop replaces random capsules
• Fans purchase exact stickers at demand-driven prices
• Teams' sticker revenue may drop as much as 90%
• Update released May 22 (~1.6 GB) and adds souvenir skin crafting