How to Get Counter-Strike 2: A Guide for the Impatient and the Desperate

You’ve heard the rumors. You’ve seen the trailers. You’ve drooled over the screenshots. You want to play Counter-Strike 2, the sequel to the legendary FPS game that defined a generation of gamers. But there’s a problem. You don’t have access to the beta. You don’t have a CSGO Prime account. You don’t have a Steam Deck. You don’t have a clue.

Don’t worry, I’m here to help. I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve been itching to get my hands on CS2 ever since Valve announced it back in March 2023¹. I’ve been following every update, every leak, every rumor, every speculation. I’ve been scouring the internet for any hint of a release date, a code, a crack, anything that could get me into the game.

And I’ve found some ways. Some legal, some shady, some downright illegal. But hey, desperate times call for desperate measures, right? So if you’re willing to take some risks, to bend some rules, to break some laws, then read on. I’ll show you how to get Counter-Strike 2 by any means necessary.

But before we begin, let me warn you: This is not for the faint of heart. This is not for the casual gamer. This is not for the law-abiding citizen. This is for the hardcore fan, the die-hard enthusiast, the obsessed fanatic. This is for you.

Method 1: Buy a CSGO Prime Account

This is the easiest and most legitimate way to get into the CS2 beta. All you need is a CSGO Prime account, which means you either bought CSGO before it went free-to-play in 2018², or you reached level 21 in-game and verified your phone number³. If you have a Prime account, you can simply log into Steam and download CS2 from your library.

But what if you don’t have a Prime account? Well, you can buy one. There are plenty of websites that sell CSGO Prime accounts for cheap, ranging from $5 to $20⁴. Some of them even offer instant delivery and lifetime warranty. Sounds too good to be true, right?

Well, it is. Buying a CSGO Prime account is risky and unethical. You don’t know where the account came from, who owns it, or what it contains. It could be hacked, stolen, banned, or infected with malware. It could also get you in trouble with Valve or the law. You could lose your money, your access to CS2, or even your identity.

So if you decide to go this route, be careful. Do your research. Check the reviews. Use a VPN. Use a burner email. Use a prepaid card. And don’t use your main Steam account.

Method 2: Join a CS2 Giveaway

This is another relatively easy and legal way to get into the CS2 beta. All you need is some luck and some patience. There are many websites, streamers, influencers, and communities that host CS2 giveaways on a regular basis⁵. Some of them require you to follow them on social media, subscribe to their channels, join their discord servers, or complete some tasks. Others just ask you to enter your email and hope for the best.

The chances of winning a CS2 giveaway are slim, but not impossible. You never know when fortune might smile upon you. And hey, it doesn’t cost you anything except some time and attention.

But be warned: Not all giveaways are legit. Some of them are scams that try to trick you into giving away your personal information, your Steam credentials, or your money. They might ask you to click on suspicious links, download shady files, or send them gift cards or bitcoins.

So if you decide to try your luck with giveaways, be smart. Don’t trust anyone who asks for too much information or too much money. Don’t click on anything that looks fishy or too good to be true. And don’t get your hopes up too high.

Method 3: Download a CS2 Crack

This is the most difficult and illegal way to get into the CS2 beta. It involves downloading a cracked version of the game from an unofficial source and bypassing Valve’s anti-piracy measures.

This method is not for the faint of heart or the technologically challenged. It requires some technical skills and some guts. You’ll need to find a reliable source of CS2 cracks⁶, download them at your own risk, install them correctly, and hope they work.

But even if you manage to do all that, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to play CS2 smoothly or safely. Cracked versions of games are often unstable, buggy, outdated, or incompatible with your system. They might also contain viruses, spyware, ransomware, or other malicious software that could harm your computer or steal your data.

And of course, downloading a CS2 crack is illegal and unethical. You’re violating Valve’s terms of service, infringing on their intellectual property rights, and depriving them of their deserved revenue. You’re also risking legal action from Valve or the authorities, who could track you down, sue you, fine you, or even arrest you.

So if you decide to go this route, be prepared. Use a VPN. Use an antivirus. Use a firewall. Use common sense. And don’t be surprised if something goes wrong.

There you have it. Three ways to get Counter-Strike 2 by any means necessary. Whether you choose to buy a CSGO Prime account, join a CS2 giveaway, or download a CS2 crack, you’ll need some courage, some cunning, and some luck.

But is it worth it? Is CS2 really that good? Is it really the holy grail of FPS games? Is it really worth risking your money, your security, or your freedom?

I can’t answer that for you. You’ll have to find out for yourself.

But I can tell you this: I’ve played CS2. And it’s fucking awesome.