Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

Shooter
2000

Counter-Strike is an upcoming Shooter game releasing on Xbox, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on November 9, 2000.

Developed by Valve and published by Vivendi Universal, Microsoft Game Studios, Valve.

Release Date: 11/10/2000

Released
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Story

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

XboxLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Shooter

Developer

  • Valve

Publishers

  • Vivendi Universal
  • Microsoft Game Studios
  • Valve

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

Part of

  • Half-Life franchise

Ratings & Reviews

70%
Critic Score
2 reviews
83%
User Score
651 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionWarfare

Game Modes

Multiplayer

Key Features

modern warfarebloodygravitycompetitivedeathsoldiermilitarysteam

Game Engine

Built with GoldSrc

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 9, 2000

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 9, 2000
Worldwide

Mac

February 14, 2013
Worldwide

Linux

February 14, 2013
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Counter-Strike on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Counter-Strike, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Counter-Strike