{"id":362631,"date":"2026-03-05T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=412332"},"modified":"2026-03-11T06:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:26:09","slug":"valve-returns-to-steam-one-of-its-most-beloved-games-after-two-years-of-absence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/valve-returns-to-steam-one-of-its-most-beloved-games-after-two-years-of-absence\/","title":{"rendered":"Valve returns to Steam one of its most beloved games after two years of absence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valve has surprised the gaming community by relaunching Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) on Steam, two years after removing it from the platform<\/strong>. This move comes after the arrival of Counter-Strike 2 as a free and mandatory update in September 2023, a change that left CS:GO out of circulation and difficult for players to access.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The king returns for his crown<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its removal, CS:GO had not completely disappeared, as users could access it through CS2 launch parameters. However, this method was impractical and lacked essential functionalities, causing the game to be practically &#8216;dead&#8217; for many.<strong> With the recent relaunch, CS:GO has regained its own page in the store and some key tools, although Valve has still not introduced an official &#8216;matchmaking&#8217; system<\/strong>. Nevertheless, the search for community servers has been reactivated, allowing players to access classic matches and alternative modes like &#8216;surf&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/edYCtaNueQY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reception has been remarkable, reaching 8,000 concurrent users shortly after its launch, which took place almost silently at 01:00 Spanish mainland time.<strong> The reviews have been &#8220;extremely positive,&#8221; reflecting a strong desire from the community to revive the title<\/strong>. Additionally, the relaunch has generated an increase in interest on social media, where players have expressed their satisfaction in experiencing some options that are still not available in Counter-Strike 2.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason behind this decision by Valve remains a mystery. Some analysts believe that the relaunch could be accidental, given that the product page shows inconsistencies. <strong>Moreover, what many speculate is that Valve might have sought to maximize the reach of Counter-Strike 2 without losing CS:GO users in the process<\/strong>. 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This move comes after the arrival of Counter-Strike 2 as a free and mandatory update in September 2023, a change that left CS:GO out of circulation and difficult for players to access. The king returns for his crown Despite its removal, CS:GO had not completely disappeared, as users could access it through CS2 launch parameters. 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