Valve has officially announced the discontinuation of support for Counter-Strike 2 on older hardware and Mac systems to concentrate on 64-bit Windows and Linux platforms.
In a recent statement posted on Steam (dated October 12), Valve clarified that it would be ceasing support for DirectX 9 and 32-bit operating systems, as well as macOS. The company emphasized its commitment to evolving Counter-Strike and the future of the franchise on contemporary operating systems, marking Counter-Strike 2 as the most significant technical advancement in the history of the series.
Valve’s statement read, “Counter-Strike 2 represents the largest technical leap in CS history, and our goal is to continue to develop Counter-Strike for years to come. As technology advances, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue support for older hardware, including DirectX 9 and 32-bit operating systems. Similarly, we will no longer support macOS. Combined, these represented less than one percent of active CS:GO players. Moving forward, Counter-Strike 2 will exclusively support 64-bit Windows and Linux.”
Valve assured users of older systems that if they encounter difficulties launching Counter-Strike 2, they will still have access to a legacy version of CS: GO, but full support will be terminated on January 1, 2024.
Furthermore, Valve extended the option of a full refund to those who had purchased the Prime Status upgrade for the game. Users are urged to request a refund by December 1, 2023.
Counter-Strike 2 made its official debut on September 27, following several weeks of hints and teasers from Valve. It represents a free upgrade to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, one of Steam’s most popular games and a staple among the best FPS titles in the gaming world. The game not only introduced a plethora of enhancements and new features but also enabled gameplay on the Steam Deck, providing players with their first opportunity to experience the shooter with analog controls.
