Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

Shooter
2000

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

Developed by Valve and published by Vivendi Universal, Valve.

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Release Date: 11/10/2000

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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.

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Game Information

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Shooter

Developer

  • Valve

Publishers

  • Vivendi Universal
  • Valve

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

Part of

  • Half-Life franchise

Ratings & Reviews

70%
Critic Score
2 reviews
83%
User Score
727 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

Mac

February 14, 2013

Linux

February 14, 2013

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 i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (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.

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