LogInThe rise in player activity can be largely attributed to the upcoming Major tournament in Paris, which is scheduled to begin on May 8.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has achieved a new record of peak concurrent players on Steam, with over 1.8 million people playing the game at the same time.
The previous record of 1.5 million concurrent players was set at the end of March 2023. At the time, the game saw a significant surge in numbers due to the announcement of Counter-Strike 2.
And now, Valve's shooter achieved an even more impressive milestone. The player count of 1.8 million people was reached on May 6. This surge in activity can be largely attributed to the upcoming Major tournament in Paris that is set to start on May 8. To celebrate this occasion, Valve has created in-game rewards for players.
The Paris Major series tournament is the last event for CS:GO, with its conclusion set for May 21. Following the tournament, esports professionals will shift their attention to Counter-Strike 2, although the first official competitions will not be held until March 2024. It is worth noting that Counter-Strike 2 is expected to be released in the summer of 2023.
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