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The Strikeistan blog
Guides, explainers and analysis about Counter-Strike 2, written by the Strikeistan team.
Guides · Ladder Movement in CS2How climbing works in CS2, how to get on and off quickly, and how to avoid dying on a ladder.
Guides · What Happened to CS:GO After CS2 LaunchedCS:GO did not disappear overnight, but it changed status completely. Here is what happened after CS2 launched and what the legacy version is today.
Guides · Strafe Jumping and Air Strafing in CS2How air strafing and strafe jumping work in CS2, how to practise them, and where they actually help in a real match.
Guides · CS:GO vs CS2: Every Major DifferenceCS2 kept the core of Counter-Strike but changed the engine, the netcode, smokes, match length and ranked play. Here is every major difference, checked.
Guides · CS2 Release History: From Limited Test to LaunchCounter-Strike 2 went from surprise announcement to full launch in about six months. Here is the verified timeline and what changed along the way.
Guides · Where to Find Official CS2 Update NewsRumours spread fast in Counter-Strike. Here is where official CS2 update news is published and how to check a claim before you believe it.
Guides · How to Read CS2 Patch NotesValve's CS2 release notes are short and dense. Here is how to read them quickly and work out which changes actually affect your games.
Guides · Sleep, Breaks and Performance in CS2Your aim depends on more than practice. Here is how sleep, short breaks and sensible session lengths support better CS2 play.
Guides · Mental Game: Staying Focused in Long MatchesA long CS2 match tests your attention as much as your aim. These practical habits help you stay locked in from the pistol round to overtime.
Guides · How to Play AWP Movement in CS2The AWP is slow and punishes moving shots. Here is how to move, stop and reposition so you keep your expensive rifle alive.
Guides · Headshot Percentage in CS2 ExplainedHS% is one of the most quoted aim stats, and one of the most misread. Here is what it actually tells you.
Guides · Prefiring Common Angles in CS2Shooting before you see the enemy can win duels, or waste a magazine. Here is how to prefire with purpose.