Every year, HLTV Awards recognizes the best CS2 players. From the outside, it seems simple: look at the statistics, pick the best one. But in reality, there's an entire factory working behind the scenes to evaluate skill. This isn't a popular vote or one journalist's opinion. It's a verdict from the most authoritative people in the industry, issued according to clear rules. In this article, we'll try to predict who

The holidays are still going on, but it's time to prepare for the new CS2 season! VALVE has been actively developing the Steam community, recently adding JavaScript support for map creators, which opened new horizons and enthusiasts immediately got to work. Thanks to this, we've already received several innovative, beautiful, and incredibly useful maps. Now is the perfect time to update your collection before returning to ranked matches. We've gathered

2026 is approaching, which in the Eastern calendar is marked by the sign of the Fire Horse – a symbol of incredible energy, swift movement, and strength. To tune into this wave, we suggest assembling not just random skins, but a cohesive thematic set where each item is either a direct reference to the 2026 symbol or an embodiment of its fiery palette – red, gold, and orange shades. From

This year, the developers haven't added many interesting skins for sniper rifles, but there are truly worthy options, so we couldn't pass them by. Thanks to legendary skins like Dragon Lore, Gungnir, or Prince, sniper rifles have become the hallmark of the entire Counter-Strike skins industry. The gaming community's love for these weapons is also evident, so any new release for the AWP or SSG 08 attracts attention and is