Counter-Strike
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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 Phantom sign Polish player cej0t to complete international roster
Polish player cej0t has joined Phantom, completing the club's international lineup. The signing comes one week after he left 9INE. No further details about contract length or role were announced.
- Latest news HEROIC target Spanish AWPer MartinezSa
HEROIC are reportedly targeting Spanish AWPer MartinezSa, according to HLTV. The player is said to be close to moving to an international roster. No official confirmation from HEROIC or MartinezSa has been released.
- Latest news AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0: esports chair with cooling, heating and massage
The AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 is a high-end esports chair showcased at the CS2 2026 IEM Cologne Major. It combines cooling, heating and built-in massage in an ergonomic design. The chair offers roughly a dozen adjustment points to help maintain posture. It is priced at $899.99.
- Latest news XSE dismisses lead admin after criticism of Pro League Guangzhou
XSE issued a statement addressing problems at the XSE Pro League Guangzhou event. The organisation says it has taken multiple remedial steps in response. One of those steps was dismissing a lead administrator. The actions follow public criticism of the tournament.
- Latest news MPKBK to host four CIS LANs before PGL Singapore Major VRS cut-off
MPKBK announced four CIS LAN events scheduled before the PGL Singapore Major VRS invite cut-off. Three events will carry $40,000 prize pools and one will carry a $50,000 prize pool.
- Latest news FaZe secure final XSE Pro League playoff spot
FaZe clinched the last playoff berth in the XSE Pro League. 9z and BIG had earlier secured the other two spots from the 2-2 pool, completing the playoff field.
- Latest news Eternal Fire sign Danish player br0 to complete roster
Eternal Fire have signed Danish player br0, completing their active roster. br0 joins the Turkish organization after 18 months with NRG.
- Latest news Alliance upset 9z; FaZe rout 3DMAX on XSE Pro League Day 4
Day four of the XSE Pro League saw Alliance upset 9z while FaZe recorded a convincing win over 3DMAX. NIP lost their second elimination match in China. These results shaped the tournament bracket as play continued.
- Latest news br0 reportedly set to join Eternal Fire after 18 months with NRG
Danish player br0 is reported to be joining European team Eternal Fire. He spent the past 18 months on NRG's roster. Sources say the move would return him to a Europe-based team.
- Latest news CS:GO hits post-relaunch peak as CS2 sustains over 1M concurrent players
SteamDB shows Counter-Strike 2 holding well over one million concurrent players. Three days ago CS:GO reached a post-relaunch concurrent peak of about 68,000. The standalone CS:GO is currently the 28th most-played game on Steam and continues to grow since its restoration. This adds to a varied tactical FPS scene with older Counter-Strike entries still active.
- Latest news New Crossfire is the second singleplayer game using Korea’s Crossfire brand
Smilegate’s upcoming Crossfire is a new singleplayer milsim built around a novel cover mechanic and an evolving relationship between its leads. The Crossfire name is already attached to a previous singleplayer effort: Remedy developed two short Call of Duty–style campaigns titled CrossfireX a few years ago. Remedy’s campaigns ran about three hours each and focused on squad-based street fights and cinematic set pieces. The coincidence makes the current Crossfire the second solo shooter spawned from Korea’s long-running Crossfire multiplayer franchise.
- Latest news FaZe and NIP avoid elimination as XSE Pro League day three concludes
FaZe and NIP avoided elimination on day three of the XSE Pro League. BetBoom and host team TYLOO have already clinched playoff spots. Day three of group play has now finished.
- Latest news Eternal Fire sign Ukrainian player Kvem
Eternal Fire have signed Ukrainian player Kvem. He joined the team after spending one week on the free-agent market.
- Latest news SAW unveils new Portuguese roster aiming to return to the top
Portuguese organisation SAW has announced a new roster made up of several of the country's top players. The signings are intended to help the organisation return to the top of the competitive scene.
- Latest news Finnish anchor Jimpphat joins Aurora after leaving MOUZ
Finnish anchor Jimpphat has signed with Aurora. He joins the organisation after parting ways with MOUZ.
- Latest news Aurora sign ash as first step toward international roster
Aurora have signed player ash. The organisation says the move is their first step toward building an international team. No further signings or contract details have been announced.
- Latest news nicoodoz signs with Phantom as AWP after spell on sidelines
Danish AWPer nicoodoz has joined international team Phantom. He will serve as the squad's primary AWP. The move marks his return to competitive play after a period on the sidelines.
- Latest news 9INE sign Polish player b1elany to complete roster
9INE have added Polish player b1elany to finalise their active roster. He joins the international lineup after strong showings with KOLESIE. The signing completes the team's current roster ahead of upcoming events.
- Latest news K27 sign clax from Sangal after fame's loan ends
K27 have signed clax from Sangal to fill a roster vacancy. The spot opened when fame's loan from Virtus.pro ended and he returned to VP. K27 have restored their active lineup.
- Latest news NIP, FaZe on brink of early XSE Pro League exit after two BO1 losses
NIP and FaZe lost two single-map matches on day two of the XSE Pro League. The back-to-back BO1 defeats put both European sides at risk of early elimination. Upcoming matches will determine whether they can recover.
- Latest news Aurora benches soulfly, left with three starters and no coach
Aurora have benched player soulfly. The change leaves the organisation with only three active starters out of five. The team also currently has no coach on staff.
- Latest news MAJ3R steps down from Aurora amid team rebuild
Long-standing Aurora in-game leader MAJ3R has stepped down from the team. He will take a break from his professional career. The move is part of Aurora’s ongoing rebuild.
- Latest news HLTV July 2026 Prospects: Dawy returns to top 10 after Super DraculaN win
HLTV has published the final Prospects top 50 for the season. Dawy re-enters the top 10 after leading his team to the Super DraculaN trophy. The list reflects season-end evaluations of emerging players.
- Latest news MOUZ and Jimpphat part ways after more than four years
MOUZ and Finnish player Jimpphat have parted ways. He spent over four years with the organisation, including time in its youth system and on the main roster. Jimpphat is no longer under contract with MOUZ.
- Latest news FlyQuest removes Portuguese AWPer from starting lineup amid SAW reunion talks
FlyQuest has taken its Portuguese AWPer out of the active starting five. The change coincides with discussions about a possible reunion with SAW. FlyQuest has not announced a replacement or a timeline for the roster decision.
- Latest news fame's K27 loan ends — 23-year-old returns to Virtus.pro bench
K27's loan has ended and the 23-year-old has returned to the Virtus.pro bench. The club has not released further details about his role or future plans.
- Latest news Gizmy named 100 Thieves in-game leader
100 Thieves have appointed Gizmy as their new in-game leader. Gizmy is the final remnant of Monte's Cologne roster and has joined the organisation. The move was announced publicly and reported by HLTV.
- Latest news IEM confirmed to return to Brazil in 2027
ESL has confirmed that IEM will return to Brazil in 2027. The event’s host city in Brazil has not yet been announced. The report was published by HLTV.
- Latest news Fnatic sign Cairne; Ukrainian side back to five players
Fnatic have signed player Cairne. The move brings the Ukrainian side back to a full five-player roster. No further details about role or contract were provided.
- Latest news Logitech G announces $100,000 Connect LAN in Warsaw
Logitech G has announced a new LAN tournament, Logitech G Connect, taking place in Warsaw. The event features a $100,000 prize pool and is scheduled for September. Organizers have not yet released full details on format or participants.