CS2's First Operation: Leaks and Details
Counter-Strike 2 game files hinted at a new operation with three skin collections and new cosmetic pet items, according to March 2023 leaks.
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AI summaryCounter-Strike 2 game files suggested Valve was preparing a twelfth operation shortly after the CS2 beta launched in March 2023.
The leaked operation was expected to add three weapon skin collections: Counter-Strike, Pop Comic, and Myth & Monsters, with around 43 new skins.
Game files also referenced new cosmetic 'Pets' and new pins planned for the operation.
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Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) news keeps coming! Valve is likely preparing plenty of new things for the game. The latest news suggests a new operation is on the way. Operations are timed event updates added to Counter-Strike every few months. They usually include new weapon skins, maps, game modes and challenges. After buying a pass, players start completing missions to unlock exclusive cosmetic items. So when is the new CS2 operation coming? Is it on the way?
When Is the New CS2 (Counter Strike 2) Operation Coming in 2023?
Huh? @CounterStrike beta just came out and devs already working on a new operation? Cause there's a lot of stuff related to OP12. Things like 3 new weapon collections: Counter-Strike, Pop Comic, Myth & Monsters. New pins (were teased in official CS2 video). New cosmetic item… pic.twitter.com/FBXrbOthmO
— Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) March 24, 2023
According to Counter-Strike 2 game files, Valve is likely planning a twelfth operation for the release. The game files contain numerous new skins and new cosmetic items called "pets." It's not certain, but we can expect this operation in the near future.
What Are the New CS2 (Counter Strike 2) Skin Collections?
The game files reveal that Valve is planning three new skin collections called Counter-Strike, Pop Comic, and Myth & Monsters. We think we could see 43 new skins, including an M4A4 Chrome Fade or an AK47 WildFire.
New CS2 (Counter Strike 2) Pets
the “boss” pin
(Probably) pic.twitter.com/zbIFsHW8tl— CS2 (@CounterStrike) March 24, 2023
The files also revealed a new cosmetic item called "Pets," suggesting skins could be added for chickens or other pets we don't yet know about. New pins are also known to be coming.
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When Is the New CS2 (Counter Strike 2) Operation Coming in 2023?
Huh? @CounterStrike beta just came out and devs already working on a new operation? Cause there's a lot of stuff related to OP12. Things like 3 new weapon collections: Counter-Strike, Pop Comic, Myth & Monsters. New pins (were teased in official CS2 video). New cosmetic item… pic.twitter.com/FBXrbOthmO According to Counter-Strike 2 game files, Valve is likely planning a twelfth operation for the release. The game files contain numerous new skins and new cosmetic items called "pets." It's not certain, but we can expect this operation in the near future.
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The game files reveal that Valve is planning three new skin collections called Counter-Strike, Pop Comic, and Myth & Monsters. We think we could see 43 new skins, including an M4A4 Chrome Fade or an AK47 WildFire. — CS2 (@CounterStrike) March 24, 2023 The files also revealed a new cosmetic item called "Pets," suggesting skins could be added for chickens or other pets we don't yet know about. New pins are also known to be coming.
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