Especially if you are an avid gamer, for sure, you have already heard about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or what is more popularly known as CS: GO. Inspired by the success of Counter-Strike, this is perhaps one of the most popular multiplayer first-person shooting games today. Even if you have played it before, chances are, there are a lot of things that you do not know about the game.
Keep on reading and we’ll be listing down some interesting facts about CS: GO.
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1. It is Played by Millions of Players
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You are probably aware that CS: GO is a popular game. However, do you have an idea about how many people play the game? In a report from Statista, in January 2024, there were more than 24 million monthly active users, which is reflective of how famous the game is all over the world. As a result of the global lockdowns in place, as people search for ways to be entertained, many have considered gaming to be their refuge, and this has prompted a sharp increase in the popularity of CS: GO.
2. There is Are No Skins and Competitive Mode when It Launched
CS: GO as we know today is different from how the game was when it was first released. Through the years, it has experienced significant improvements, proving that the game developers listen to the fans and they deliver what they think is going to offer a better experience to the players. There was no matchmaking. There are also no skins that you can collect or trade. Today, it is hard to imagine CS: GO without those things. After all, these are some of the reasons why people play CS: GO.
3. You Can Get Rich Playing the Game
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If you have been following the game, you will know by now that there are several ways by which you can earn a fortune through CS: GO. One of the best is to join tournaments. The prize money is a lot! If you are one of the best players, then you can make a prolific career out of CS: GO. The best gloves in CS: GO, as well as other tradable and marketable items, can also make you rich. You can find even more information by visiting sites where you can trade these items. One such site is SkinWallet. In recent years, it is not uncommon to hear stories of people earning thousands of dollars because of the rare skins they have in their inventory. If we are being realistic, however, skins have insignificant value most of the time!
4. Find the Bomb Easily
The game has tons of activities that are exciting and frustrating at the same time. A good example of this would be finding a bomb in smoke. As you would have imagined, it is difficult to locate anything when thick smoke envelopes your environment. The trick here is to turn on the tutorial mode. No need to struggle!
5. It Wasn’t Meant to be an Independent Game
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With the success that CS: GO enjoys today, many people think that it was created to be that way. However, the truth is that the developers did not originally create it to be a game on its own. Rather, it was supposed to be a console version of Counter-Strike: Source. With the positive reception that the game has been given, it isn’t surprising that it evolved into an independent game and is now considered one of the most popular online shooting games globally.
6. You Can Withdraw Money from the Overpass ATM
The Overpass is a bomb defusal map in CS: GO, which is set in Berlin, Germany. One thing that many people do not know is that they can withdraw money from an ATM when they are playing in this map. If you are in a death match at Bombsite A, there is a bank with an ATM. Click the Use button and you can instantly pull out cash.
7. You Can Listen to Music
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There is no option to play music from your favorite playlist. However, this does not mean that you cannot enjoy good music when playing CS: GO. If you are playing on the d-train map, look for a table with a radio on top of it. This will play the Team Fortress theme song. You can also use the third-party software, such as Source Live Audio Maker. Download the app and with a few tweaks, you can listen to music while playing.
8. There’s No Option to See Your Shadow
While it might sound a bit weird, you cannot see your shadow when you are playing CS: GO. When you are in POV, the camera will now be showing a render of your shadow. Regardless of how hard you try looking for your shadow, it is nowhere to be seen. Despite this, however, you can see the shadows of other players.
9. You Can Ignore Messages
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One of the most annoying things when playing CS: GO is the trash talking. Sure, it adds hype to the game, but it can also be frustrating, especially when all that you would like to do is to concentrate on the game. Luckily, there is a feature that will let you ignore all the nonsense. Through the “ignoremsg” command, you can focus on the more important parts of the game instead of listening to your teammates.
10. Chickens Can Follow You
Play Cobblestone and you will experience chickens in the game! This is one thing that you will not experience anywhere else. In Counter-Strike, there are hens, but the main difference is that they do not move. In CS: Go Cobblestone, on the other hand, they will be moving along with you. Not only that, they might also be seen wearing seasonal costumes, especially during Easter and Halloween.
CS: GO is a popular game, but there are many things that you are probably not aware of in the game. Is there anything that you would like on our list? Make sure to leave a comment below and let us know if there is an interesting fact about CS: GO that we might have missed in this article.
