Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike 2 news in brief: CS2 updates, Majors and BLAST results, team roster moves, and the skin economy — everything from the CS scene, fast.
Counter-Strike 2 is Valve's current competitive first-person shooter. This hub brings together confirmed game updates, Counter-Strike competition, and team or player moves reported in the available feed.
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- Latest news NEO: No grudges after FaZe exit — says Astralis needs heavy work
NEO, the Polish CS veteran, was removed from FaZe and says he holds no grudges about the exit. He stated he has learned a lesson from the experience and emphasized that Astralis has plenty of work ahead to reach its potential. The comments focus attention on his priorities following the FaZe departure and on Astralis' rebuilding needs.
- Latest news WW win WINLINE MPKBK LAN after deko's 31-kill, 2.59-rated Anubis decider
WW secured the WINLINE MPKBK LAN title after a decisive final map on Anubis. deko amassed 31 kills across 20 rounds and posted a 2.59 rating in the decider. His individual output—more than the combined total of three teammates—sealed the series for WW and delivered the LAN trophy.
- Latest news xertioN: Team lowered short-term expectations, focusing on mental reset
xertioN, an Israeli rifler, says his team has lowered short-term expectations and is concentrating on a mental reset. He says the change requires players to support each other even when performances dip. The team’s goal is to rebuild stability and return to title contention, with the mental shift intended to produce more consistent results.
- Latest news EWC 2026 final day moved to Paris' Accor Arena
The Esports World Cup will stage its final day at Paris' Accor Arena. The Accor Arena previously hosted the BLAST.tv Major Paris. Hosting the EWC climax at a venue with prior Major-level staging experience provides established facilities and production capacity for a large esports final.
- Latest news MongolZ trainer maaRaa will miss Bounty Finals and EWC
MongolZ trainer maaRaa will not attend the upcoming Bounty Finals or the EWC, leaving the team without its usual in-person trainer at both events. The team will compete without on-site coaching and immediate tactical adjustments from their trainer. This continues a pattern of absence for maaRaa from MongolZ event attendance.
- Latest news Team Liquid invited to iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 in Las Vegas
Organizers announced the invitation list for the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026. The tournament will be held in Las Vegas, and Team Liquid is among the invited teams. Liquid's confirmed invitation ensures a major North American organization will be part of the competitive field, influencing the event's lineup and audience interest.
- Latest news HLTV Prospects spotlights Brazilian youngster koala overcoming long-term hurdles
HLTV has featured Brazilian prospect koala in its Prospects spotlight. The youngster has spent years jumping hurdles as he works to fulfill his dream of becoming a world-class player. The feature highlights his long-term development and growing recognition within the competitive scene.
- Latest news HLTV Week 30: Counter-Strike short news roundup
HLTV published its Week 30 Short News roundup for Counter-Strike. The piece compiles brief updates and developments from the scene. It’s presented in a bite-sized format for quick catch-up. Visit HLTV for the full notes.
- Latest news AM squad joins Nordic Partners Gaming
Nordic Partners Gaming has signed the international AM squad. The team also recruited two new players to complete its lineup. These additions finalize the squad's roster.
- Latest news BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals team list complete; only one top-10 side
The full team list for BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals is set. Only one top-10 team will take part. Spirit were the only one of six teams to progress from the online stage to the LAN quarter-finals.
- Latest news Spirit 13-0 100 Thieves on Dust2; donk posts 2.84 rating to clinch Bounty LAN
Spirit routed 100 Thieves 13-0 on the Dust2 decider to qualify for the Bounty LAN Finals. donk registered a 2.84 match rating. Spirit took control after two quiet T-side performances from 100 Thieves.
- Latest news Aurora and Magic qualify for StarSeries Fall; NiP miss two finals spots
Aurora and Magic have secured spots at StarSeries Fall, according to HLTV. NiP failed to qualify for StarSeries Fall and also missed a place at the BLAST Bounty LAN finals on the same day. The twin setbacks leave NiP without either tournament berth.
- Latest news MongolZ sweep Wildcard to reach BLAST Bounty LAN finals
MongolZ swept Wildcard to claim a spot at the BLAST Bounty LAN finals. The match was the team's first with two new signings. They will compete at the LAN finals.
- Latest news 3DMAX defeat FUT to secure Malta LAN Finals spot
French team 3DMAX beat FUT to clinch a ticket to the Malta LAN Finals. The victory was 3DMAX’s second Bounty of the event. No further match details were provided.
- Latest news paiN beat NiP to reach Bounty Finals and secure LAN spot
paiN defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas to advance to the Bounty Finals. The Brazilian team secured a ticket to the LAN event. They achieved the result with two dominant CT halves across their maps.
- Latest news MOUZ secure Bounty Finals spot with win over FOKUS
MOUZ defeated FOKUS to clinch a berth at the Bounty Finals. xertioN's side went unbeaten in the group stage and did not drop a map. The deciding match featured eight academy graduates.
- Latest news Astralis beat HOTU to qualify for Bounty Finals in Malta
Astralis defeated HOTU in the StarSeries Fall qualifier to secure a spot at the Bounty Finals in Malta. The victory avenged an earlier series loss to HOTU. HooXi featured for Astralis in the winning match.
- Latest news sh1ro denies retirement rumors, will keep playing to develop
25-year-old AWPer sh1ro dismissed retirement rumors during a Russian podcast. He said he wants to keep developing and will continue his career. HLTV reported the comments.
- Latest news Liquid sweep G2 and Vitality to reach Malta final
Team Liquid advanced to the Malta finals after defeating G2. The new Liquid roster did not drop a map against G2 or Vitality. They progressed to the final without a map loss in those matches.
- Latest news FaZe secure first Bounty Finals berth after win over DENDELE
FaZe defeated DENDELE to claim the first qualification spot for the Bounty Finals. Twistzz and his teammates will travel to Malta next week for the event. The result was reported by HLTV.
- Latest news Astralis eliminated from StarSeries Fall qualifier as playoffs begin
Astralis have been knocked out of the StarSeries Fall qualifier and will not compete at the $500,000 LAN. The qualifier has advanced to the playoffs stage. Remaining teams continue to vie for the LAN berths.
- Latest news Spirit edge OG in double overtime to close BLAST Bounty day three
Spirit beat OG in a double-overtime decider to finish day three of the BLAST Bounty event. OG mounted a strong challenge but fell short in the extended rounds. The result closed out the day's matches.
- Latest news 100 Thieves knocked out of StarSeries Fall qualifier by Nuclear TigeRES
100 Thieves were eliminated from the StarSeries Fall qualifier after losing to Nuclear TigeRES in the Group D elimination match. The defeat came the day after Gizmy's squad upset Falcons at the BLAST Bounty event. The loss ends 100 Thieves' run in the qualifier.
- Latest news FOKUS eliminate Aurora from BLAST Bounty, handing them first defeat
FOKUS knocked Aurora out of the BLAST Bounty event. The loss is Aurora's first since becoming an international lineup. HLTV reported the result.
- Latest news 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.
- Latest news tge appointed BESTIA head coach after leaving RED Canids
Brazilian coach tge has been named head coach of BESTIA. The move comes weeks after he and RED Canids parted ways. HLTV reported the appointment.
- Latest news Counter-Strike short news — Week 29
HLTV presents a short, bite-sized roundup of Counter-Strike news for week 29. The brief compiles recent updates and developments from the scene. It is designed for quick catch-ups.
- Latest news Falcons eliminate 100 Thieves after 9-3 Anubis collapse at BLAST Bounty S2
Falcons knocked out 100 Thieves on day two of BLAST Bounty S2. The Cologne Major champions fumbled a 9-3 lead on the Anubis decider and suffered an early exit in their first tournament back.
- Latest news Betclic signs KOLESIE quartet, to debut at Stake Pulse Beat I
Betclic has signed the four-player KOLESIE lineup. The new roster will make its debut at Stake Pulse Beat I at the end of July.
- Latest news JT named Liquid in-game leader after siuhy is benched
Team Liquid has promoted South African player JT to in-game leader, taking over calling duties. The change follows the benching of siuhy. The organisation announced the roster role update officially.