Valve once again sets a new standard - Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is becoming one of the most profitable games on Steam in 2024. This shows that this game series still retains its enduring appeal over time. time. Surprisingly, CS2 surpassed the "big guys" like Dota 2 and PUBG, not to mention newer titles like Path of Exile 2.

Typically, the titles that lead in revenue set trends that the entire gaming industry must follow - from esports events to monetization strategies. This confirms that Valve has succeeded in modernizing the classic Counter-Strike formula and attracting millions of players worldwide.

Other titles featured on Steam

Besides CS2, Steam's "platinum" ranking for the year's highest-grossing games also includes: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, PUBG, Baldur's Gate III, Dota 2, Palworld, Destiny 2, Apex Legends , Elden Ring, Helldivers 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Black Myth: Wukong.

CS2 also made Steam's "platinum" ranking of "Most popular games based on number of concurrent players," alongside Apex Legends, Dota 2, Elden Ring, Palworld, Black Myth: Wukong, Path of Exile 2, PUBG, Marvel Rivals and Helldivers 2. On December 9 of this year, CS2 peaked with 1,740,261 concurrent players.

What CS2's success means for the gaming industry

CS2's record sales demonstrate Valve's expertise in game development and inspire other developers to refresh their brands with creative innovations. This success also raised the bar for the esports sector: adding new sponsors, increasing brand recognition, and more. This is just a small part of this game's legendary history, but an important milestone in the development of the gaming industry.

The fact that CS2 is among the top games of the year in both concurrent players and revenue confirms that Valve is on the right track with its titles, and the numbers prove it. Although the gaming community still complains about some issues such as the anti-cheat system, Valve's ability to maintain its popularity and high profits shows that the company's overall strategy is very successful.