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Since Valve announced the release of CS2, more and more news and interesting details began to flow about it. The developers announced the official release of CS2 this summer, but there are no exact lines. Despite this, some players have already managed to play it.

In article you will find:

Quick CS2 Limited Test Overview

The first wave of invites to the closed beta test began in March of this year. Access was received mainly by pro players and some users. Now, a lot more players have access. The new engine brought a new visual, new mechanics, and, of course, new bugs. The main innovation was servers with a sub-tick system and graphics.

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The map pool has been constantly changing, but players have already managed to play the updated versions of Mirage, Overpass, Ancient, Dust 2, and Nuke. In addition to these maps, Inferno, and Train will also be transferred to Source 2. The old legendary cs_italy will also be added in the future.

The new game got positive reviews from the majority of the community, and those not invited to the CS2 beta started looking for ways to get it.

CS2 Limited Beta Test Entry Criteria

The developers said that to get an invite to the closed beta test, you need to fit certain criteria. It is also worth noting that some of them are optional, and that is purely random. You can receive the key to the beta test even on account without prime status.

The main factors in choosing the players who will get access to the Limited Test are the game time on the Valve servers (matchmaking in CS:GO), the trust factor, and the status of the Steam account. Players suspected of cheating and owners of blocked accounts cannot receive an invite.

Initial Limited Test Invitations

As we mentioned earlier, pro players and some popular streamers were the first to get access to CS2. They were followed by the first wave of invites, which included ordinary players. The number of these players is estimated at only a few thousand, while the rest at that time could only see CS2 on live broadcasts on streaming platforms.

The Second Invite Wave

The second wave of invites began around June. During it, a much larger number of players receive an invitation. The main news of this wave was that players who added at least one item to CS:GO received an invite. At the same time, some of them have not even played CS:GO for an hour.

So, if you are a frequenter of the CS:GO workshop, we advise you to check your account for access to the beta.

How To Check For An Invitation for CS2 Limited Test

If you have gained access to the closed beta test, then after launching CS:GO in the main menu, you can see the notification about this. In this notification, you can see the “Enroll” button, by clicking on which you will automatically start downloading CS2.

If for some reason downloading hasn’t started, check the integrity of the game files. If, at the end of the checking process, you see an update of about 30 gigabytes – congratulations, this is CS2. To give you an idea of how lucky you are, only 1-2% of all players currently have access to the game.

If you still haven’t got access, don’t be upset because invites continue to come to user accounts.

Tips To Get The CS2 Beta Invitation

As there are no such 100% ways to get an invite, and based on the words of the developers, it is no longer possible to influence that, because account data is taken into account before the start of the Limited Test. But still, sitting idly by is not an option either.

Start with improving your Trust Factor. First, connect Steam Guard to your account. Second, when playing on official servers, try to get praise from your teammates, and don’t be toxic. Third, be an active user on Steam, comment and rate work in the CS:GO workshop, level up your Steam profile, and write comments on other players’ profiles.

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Wrapping Up!

The release of CS2 is already close, but there are no exact dates yet. The developers are trying to complete the game, and in many ways, the testers of the beta version of the game help them in this. Only a small number of users received invitations for testing, but their number is increasing. Valve has criteria by which they select who gets access to the Limited Test. Check your profile daily so you don’t miss the invite notification.

Also, read our blog to be aware of all the news regarding updates and news about CS2!

FAQs

How do I know if I have CS:GO 2 beta access?

To find out if you have access to CS2, you need to run CS:GO. In the main menu, you will see the notification about the invitation and offer to download CS2.

How do you get invited to the CS2 beta?

The system chooses random users who meet the selection criteria, have a good Trust Factor and Steam account status, and actively play CS:GO on official Valve servers.

Does everyone get CS2 beta?

Only 1-2% of players got access to beta CS2. Invitations continue to be sent to accounts and will continue until the official release of the game.

How do I get my CS2 beta key?

To get access to the Limited Test, you need to meet the requirements of the developers. You should play on official CS:GO servers, have a good Trust Factor, and be an active Steam user.

How do I know if I got CS2 access?

In the main menu of CS:GO, you should see a notification about the invitation to the closed testing of CS2. Then, accept it, and the downloading of CS2 will automatically start.

I have not been sent an invitation to join the CS2 Limited Test. Do I stand any chance of getting it down the road?

Yes, invitations to the closed beta continue to arrive on player accounts. Play the game every day so you don’t miss your invitation.

Will my Prime account status in CS:GO carry over to CS2?

Yes, players who have Prime status in CS:GO will also have it in CS2. All Prime status benefits carry over to CS2.

I’ve got the invite! How do I play CS2 now?

Great, then launch CS:GO, and after entering the game, select CS2. If nothing happens after that, make sure you download the beta client by checking the integrity of the CS:GO files.

If I install the CS2 Limited Test Beta, will I lose access to CS:GO?

Installing CS2 does not delete CS:GO. When you enter the game, you choose which version of the game you want to play.

What happens to all my skins? Will I lose them?

No, you will not lose your items available in CS:GO. You can use all your skins and other in-game items in CS2.