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CS2 XP Explained: What is Reduced XP?

In CS2, experience points (XP) are earned by playing various game modes, with the amount of XP depending on the specific mode. Generally, competitive modes like Premier Competitive offer more XP than casual modes. However, you can still earn a decent amount of XP in less competitive game modes if

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How to Rank Up Fast in CS2

Ranking up in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) requires a blend of strategic gameplay, precise aiming, in-depth map knowledge, and effective teamwork. By mastering these elements, players can enhance their performance and climb the competitive ladder faster. Enhancing Your Aim Improving your aim is essential for climbing the leaderboard in CS2 competitive

YaLLa Compass 2024: Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of YaLLa Compass 2024 has concluded, providing us with another intense day of Counter-Strike action. Each team has now played 5 matches, resulting in exciting wins, surprising upsets, and some big shifts in the standings. Here's a detailed look at today's games and the

YaLLa Compass 2024: Day 1 Recap

Day 1 of YaLLa Compass 2024 has come to an end, and what a spectacular day of Counter-Strike it has been! We have already seen each team play at least twice, with a whopping 14 total games in just over 10 hours. Now that the day has come to a

Updates to Marble Fades - May 2024

In our most recent article, we discussed the changes implemented on Dopplers and Gamma Dopplers in the latest CS2 update, but we omitted one other knife finish that was affected by the update. Alongside the Doppler family, Marble Fades also received some strange updates over the last few days. Let&

Updates to Dopplers and Gamma Dopplers - May 2024

The last week has been hectic for CS2 skins enthusiasts, and that's to say the least. From the exclusion of Western users by a popular trading site to the addition of renting skins by Valve, things have been going wild in the CS2 skins scene. However, one of

[ES] Cómo inspeccionar armas y tomar capturas en el CS2!

Ya seas un trader, coleccionista o un jugador casual que quiera enseñar sus nuevas skins, deberás aprender a como inspeccionarlas dentro del juego y tomar capturas de pantalla de ellas!. Afortunadamente, tus amigos en BitSkins, han creado un mapa de comunidad en la steam workshop, completamente dedicado a inspeccionar y

Why Can't I See Certain CS2 Items in Inventories?

If you have tried to load anybody's inventory at any time in the last 6 weeks, you may have noticed that certain skins aren't visible. For example, if you were playing Premier and saw a teammate with a cool knife and glove combo, but checked his

Collection Overview: The Anubis Collection

After exploring some of the first collections of CS2 in a few recent articles, we are returning to the present, and in this article, we are taking a look at CS2's most recent collection: The Anubis Collection. The collection was added to the game on April 25, 2023,

Best Settings For Optimizing FPS in CS2

CS2 can be a demanding game. Unlike CS:GO, which could run on almost any computer, it requires a decent system to run CS2 with good FPS, and if you don't have a good PC or Laptop, your performance may reflect that. Luckily, we have created this guide

Pros With Skins - donk's Inventory

When it comes to young talent, donk is easily the first name to pop up in practically any professional CS2 fan's mind. At just 17, donk is an absolute Counter-Strike machine, setting records at IEM Katowice and averaging a rating of 1.40 against top 5 opponents. In

CS2 Map Sides: Which Maps are T or CT Sided?

As much as we want the Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist sides in CS2 to be evenly balanced, they aren't exactly. Each map is slightly leaning towards one direction, giving one team a very minimal advantage over their opponents. In this article, we will be taking a look at every

How to Master the SSG 08 in CS2

The SSG 08, more commonly referred to as the Scout is one of 4 sniper rifles offered in CS2. With a buy price of just $1,700, it is the cheapest sniper and a great choice for eco rounds. The weapon can kill opponents with 2 shots to the body

Best Engraved CS2 Skins

CS2 skins have reached such depth that we can categorize them into different genres, from color sorting to style. However, while some genres may be more obvious, like green skins or simple skins, some may be more obscure. In this article, we are looking at a more obscure genre by

Best CS2 Training Maps

Over the past few months, we have created countless CS2 training tutorials, from improving reaction time to mastering weapons to perfecting your warmup routine. All of these tutorials have several things in common, but one of the most notable instructions we gave in every article was to practice on different

CS2 Gamma Doppler Phases Guide

Gamma Doppler knives are some of the most sought after knives in CS2. With several knives to choose from and a ton of super clean finishes, Gamma Doppler is indisputably one of the best knife finishes in the game. Like regular Dopplers, Gamma Doppler knives have a complex pattern system.

Most Expensive Inventory in CS2

CS2's skin economy is by far the most flourishing and astonishing video game economy of all time. From items worth nearly $2,000,000 to a market cap of over 3 Billion USD, the iconic first-person shooter is home to the wildest online economy in the world. Like

Which CS2 Pro Has Earned the Most?

Playing professional CS2 has a lot of benefits. Traveling all over the globe, playing your favorite game for a living, and more are just a few of the highlights. However, one of the biggest benefits of playing professional CS2 is, you guessed it, the money! Top CS2 pros make hundreds

How to 1v1 in CS2

Want to practice isolated duels against a single enemy? Want to style on your friends, or teach them how to play without putting them in a real game that risks tanking your ELO or rank? Well, to do any of these things, you need to know how to 1v1 in

Which CS2 Player Has Won the Most Majors?

Majors are the pinnacle of professional Counter-Strike, and one of the most prestigious events in esports. Every person who has ever launched Counter-Strike has dreamt of going to a major, but few realize such a dream. Those who do devote their lives to the game all with the goal of

Highest Earning CS2/CS:GO Teams of All Time

So far, we have covered highest highest-earning CS2 pros and CS2 pros with the most Major wins, but we have yet to talk about any teams! In this article, we are highlighting the highest-earning CS2 and CS:GO teams of all time(we bet you can guess what the next

Collection Overview: The Lake Collection

Collections are a selection of CS2 and CS: GO skins produced by Valve themselves. A total of 37 collections have been released, in this article, we are going to be covering the main skins from The Lake Collection, which was first released with the Arms Deal Update on August 14,

CS2/CS:GO Teams That Have Won the Most Majors

After covering CS2 pros with the highest earnings and most majors as well as CS2 teams with the highest earnings, it is finally time to look at which teams have won the most CS2 majors. Major championships are the premier event in CS2, and even getting to one is an

Collection Overview: Inferno Collection

Collections are a selection of CS2 and CS: GO skins produced by Valve themselves. A total of 37 collections have been released so far, and in this article, we will be covering the main skins from the Inferno Collection, which was released on August 14, 2023. Tec-9 | Brass Another restricted-tier

Collection Overview: The Italy Collection

Explore the Italy Collection in CS2, offering premium skins with Italian-inspired designs and unique finishes.