LogInThe company explained that the eligibility for the Limited Test is determined only by the playtime of the players before its start.
Valve has confirmed that idling in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will not improve players' likelihood of being selected for the Counter-Strike 2 beta.
The announcement of Counter-Strike 2, followed by the beta-style Limited Test launch for Windows PC players last week, triggered a wave of excitement among fans of the series. Numerous enthusiasts rushed to launch CS:GO to see if they were selected to participate (which is, apparently, reflected in an enormous spike in the number of concurrent players of the shooter).
Those who were selected have been eagerly testing out Counter-Strike 2's revamped gameplay features and visuals. Meanwhile, fans who were not selected have been frantically searching for a way to gain access.
The official Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test FAQ provided the answers that everyone was seeking from Valve. According to the company, players' likelihood of receiving an invitation to the beta largely depends on several factors, and one of the most significant is their "recent playtime on Valve official servers." As a result, many CS:GO players resorted to idling to increase their playtime in hopes of obtaining a beta key.
Valve, however, explained that this tactic is not effective. The company has made a statement on Twitter that clarified the meaning of "recent playtime" and made it clear that idling on CS:GO's matchmaking servers does not improve player's chances of being selected for the beta.
"Idling on official matchmaking servers in CS:GO does not increase your chances of making into the CS2 Limited Test," Valve wrote. "The playtime that counts was your playtime prior to the start of the Limited Test."
Although it may seem like a strict restriction, it is understandable why it exists. Apparently, Valve wants to discourage players from idling and spoiling the experience for others in their lobbies. Moreover, it is reasonable for developers to initially allow beta access only to the game's most committed and consistent players as these fans possess a thorough understanding of the shooter and have a better ability to test out Counter-Strike 2.
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