Counter-Strike 2 support for older hardware and Mac is being discontinued so Valve can focus on 64-bit Windows and Linux
Users of older operating systems can play the legacy version of CS: GO until January 1, 2024
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Valve has announced that it will be discontinuingCounter-Strike 2support on older hardware and Mac so it can focus on 64-bit Windows and Linux.
In a newSteam postshared today (October 12), the company confirmed that it will be shutting down support for the game for DirectX 9 and 32-bitoperating systems, as well as macOS, explaining that it will be focusing its attention on developing the game and the future of the series on modern operating systems (viaVGC).
“Counter-Strike 2represents the largest technical leap inCShistory, and our goal is to continue to developCounter-Strikefor years to come,” Valve said.
“As technology advances, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue support for older hardware, including DirectX 9 and 32-bit operating systems. Similarly, we will no longer support macOS. Combined, these represented less than one percent of activeCS:GOplayers.
“Moving forward,Counter-Strike 2will exclusively support 64-bit Windows and Linux.”
Valve explained that if those operating on older systems are unable to launchCounter-Strike 2, they’ll be able to access a legacy version ofCS: GO, however, full support will end on January 1, 2024.
Additionally, those who paid for the game’s Prime Status upgrade will also be eligible for a full refund until December 1, 2023, and should do so as soon as possible.
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Counter-Strike 2officially launchedon September 27 after weeks of hints and teases from Valve and is a free upgrade ofCounter-Strike: Global Offensive, one of the most popular games onSteamand one of thebest FPS gamesof all time. Alongside an entirehost of improvements and new featuresto the game,Counter-Strike 2is also playable onSteam Deck, allowing players to experience the shooter for the first time with analog controls.
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