Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

2012

Release Date:

08/21/2012

Platforms:

PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360

Genres:

Shooter, Tactical

Developer:

Valve, Hidden Path Entertainment

Publisher:

Valve

About

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across various game modes including bomb defusal, hostage rescue, and deathmatch. The game features an economy system where players purchase weapons and equipment at the start of each round based on performance in previous rounds. Competitive matchmaking, community servers, and a robust skin trading ecosystem support a large active player base.