How to Play CS:GO
Install CS:GO from the Steam Store in minutes
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Free Download
CS:GO is available as a free, separate game on the Steam Store.
Separate From CS2
CS:GO is its own Steam listing. It does not affect your CS2 installation.
Quick Setup
Just install from Steam and you're ready to play. No beta branches needed.
Important: The old CS2 beta branch method (csgo_legacy) no longer works with our servers. You must install CS:GO as a separate game from the Steam Store using the link below.
CS:GO is now available as a separate, free game on the Steam Store. This is a hidden listing that can only be accessed via direct link. Click the button below to open the store page and install it.
Click the button above to open the CS:GO Steam Store page. Log in to Steam if prompted.
Click "Install Game" on the store page. Steam will download and install CS:GO as a separate game in your library.
Note: CS:GO will appear as its own entry in your Steam Library, separate from Counter-Strike 2. This is a hidden Steam listing — it can only be found via direct link.
Done! You now have CS:GO installed and ready to play.
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