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 FOKUS sign podi as Jorko replacement, still one player short
FOKUS have signed podi to replace former player Jorko. The squad remains one player short while it searches for a final addition. No further roster details or timeline have been announced.
- Latest news MOUZ sign Czech player PR
MOUZ has announced the signing of Czech player PR. He returns to the organization after previously representing MOUZ at academy level. The club confirmed the move in an official announcement.
- Latest news BLAST to host 2027 Open in Ulaanbaatar
BLAST has announced the 2027 Open will take place in Ulaanbaatar. The Mongolian capital will host a tier-one esports event for the first time. The move marks BLAST bringing a top-level tournament to a new host city.
- Latest news Gratisfaction to stand in for FlyQuest at DFRAG amid AWPer search
Gratisfaction will stand in for FlyQuest at the regional DFRAG tournament. FlyQuest is currently searching for a permanent AWPer. Gratisfaction is a familiar temporary option for the roster.
- Latest news BLAST Open Porto to feature top 12 VRS teams
BLAST Open Porto has announced its participating teams. The event will include the top 12 VRS teams.
- Latest news Counter-Strike Week 28: HLTV bite-sized news roundup
HLTV released its Week 28 Counter-Strike news roundup. The short brief compiles bite-sized updates from across the scene. It’s intended for quick catch-ups and easy scanning.
- Latest news CS2 skin prices set by players, not Valve
Counter-Strike 2 skins are priced by a player-driven marketplace rather than by Valve. Rarity, limited supply and collector demand determine market values, sometimes raising prices far above developer-run stores. This contrasts with many games where studios set fixed skin prices.
- Latest news LVG, M80 and Sharks qualify for BLAST Porto via BLAST Rising
LVG, M80 and Sharks have secured spots at BLAST Porto after winning their regional BLAST Rising qualifiers. They join Inner Circle on the event's team list. Each team earned qualification through their respective regional BLAST Rising events.
- Latest news AM agency places its free agents with a new organization
AM agency has secured an organization for its free-agent players. The report does not name the receiving organization or provide roster details. The players are no longer listed as free agents.
- Latest news HUASOPEEK wins first career MVP at XSE Pro League, first Chilean to do so
HUASOPEEK received his first career HLTV x 1XBET MVP at the XSE Pro League. The award marks the first time a Chilean player has won an HLTV x 1XBET MVP. The recognition highlights a notable individual achievement in the event.
- Latest news The MongolZ sign tikuak and DarkMeister
The MongolZ have added players tikuak and DarkMeister to their roster. Highly-rated youngster tikuak has made the move to the organisation. No further details on roles or contract terms were provided.
- Latest news 9z sweep PARIVISION to win XSE Pro League
South American team 9z swept PARIVISION to win the XSE Pro League. The series was one-sided, with 9z comfortably the better side. The victory is 9z's first notable international LAN trophy.
- Latest news MongolZ bench cobrazera as mzinho joins BC.Game
MongolZ have benched cobrazera. The move follows the earlier departure of mzinho, who has joined BC.Game. The Mongolian side is set to make two roster changes. No replacements have been announced.
- Latest news 9z defeat TYLOO to reach XSE Pro League semifinals
9z beat hometown favourites TYLOO to advance to the XSE Pro League semi-finals. The win eliminates TYLOO from contention at the Guangzhou event.
- Latest news CYBERSHOKE sign Kazakh AWPer Alkaren on loan
CYBERSHOKE have signed Kazakh AWPer Alkaren on loan. He returns to full-time competition after spending about six months on HEROIC's bench. The loan’s length and terms have not been disclosed.
- Latest news C4 explosion gains shockwave that interacts with walls
A recent update overhauls the C4 explosion by adding a shockwave that expands outward from the center. The shockwave's propagation is affected by walls, altering how blasts travel through the map. The change is part of the latest game update.
- Latest news CS2 Season 5: Cache returns, C4 damage reworked, new Armory collection
Counter-Strike 2 Premier Season Five has launched. Cache replaces Overpass in the Active Duty map pool. The update also overhauls bomb explosion (C4) damage and adds new community maps and Armory collections. Valve confirmed the changes after IEM Cologne 2026.
- Latest news n1ssim returns to Legacy starting roster after post-IEM Cologne bench request
n1ssim has rejoined Legacy's starting lineup. He had asked to be benched following the IEM Cologne Major. Media reports (HLTV) confirm his decision to return.
- Latest news Jimpphat discusses MOUZ exit and new start at Aurora
Finnish player Jimpphat appeared on the natun ja Robun CS Podcast to discuss recent career moves. He spoke about his departure from MOUZ and the transition to Aurora. The episode sheds light on his reasons and plans going forward.
- Latest news BC.Game targets Mongolian player mzinho in bid for top-5 finish
Sources report BC.Game is pursuing Mongolian CS:GO player mzinho. The international team could add another Mongolian star as it aims to reach a top-5 ranking by year-end. No transfer has been confirmed.
- Latest news Stake Ranked Episode 3 bracket announced — Brollan and MartinezSa debut for HEROIC
HLTV has published the bracket for Stake Ranked Episode 3. Brollan and MartinezSa will make their HEROIC debuts against 3DMAX. Further matchups in the episode were listed by the organizer.
- Latest news slaxejezzz: Dastan is pushy in-game but friendly off-stage
PARIVISION player slaxejezzz said new head coach Dastan can push hard during matches but is kind and fun in person. slaxejezzz added the coach has met his expectations since joining the team.
- Latest news Aurora appoint kyxsan as IGL to lead international roster rebuild
Aurora has completed its roster rebuild by naming kyxsan as its in-game leader. The Macedonian IGL will oversee the organization's shift to an international lineup. The signing marks the end of the rebuild phase.
- Latest news EFG bans skin-gambling and trading sponsors for CS2 events
ESL FACEIT Group updated its Counter-Strike 2 rulebook to prohibit case-opening sites, skin gambling operations and skin-trading platforms from sponsoring EFG-run events. The change aligns EFG policy with Valve licensing rules introduced in December 2025. The update adds an explicit clause covering companies that interact with players' Valve game inventories (deposit, wager or trade skins).
- Latest news Johnny Speeds benches friberg, nawwk and Lekr0 as rebuild begins
Johnny Speeds has moved friberg, nawwk and Lekr0 to the bench. The Swedish organisation says this marks the start of a complete team rebuild.
- Latest news Imperial benches 21-year-old Levi after four months with team
Imperial has moved 21-year-old Levi to the bench. The roster change comes after four months with the organisation. The club has not released further details about the decision.
- Latest news FUT sign xfl0ud, return to full roster after benching lauNX
FUT have signed xfl0ud to their active lineup. The addition restores the team to full strength following the recent benching of lauNX.
- Latest news HEROIC finalise roster with Brollan; he drops IGL duties
HEROIC have completed their new roster with the addition of Brollan. He spent the past year and a half as the team's in-game leader but will not serve as captain in the new lineup. The change ends his recent run as HEROIC's IGL and shifts him to a non-captain role.
- Latest news Counter-Strike Week 27: Short news roundup
HLTV presents a brief, bite-sized roundup of Counter-Strike news for Week 27. The item compiles short updates and developments for fans and players to catch up quickly.
- Latest news HEROIC appoint Finnish coach doto as new head coach
Finnish coach doto has been named HEROIC's new head coach. He replaces TOBIZ, whose one-year stint with the Norwegian organization has ended. HEROIC has not released further details on staffing or a start date.