Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has once again made history, reaching a peak of 1,420,183 players on Steam, surpassing its previous record of 1,320,219.

The game’s popularity surged, fueled by speculations of an imminent Source 2 engine update, evident in Nvidia driver updates back in March. Experts and insiders believe the update is on the horizon.

CS:GO has cultivated a devoted fanbase over the years, particularly thriving during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. It reigns supreme on Steam, outpacing other games like Dota 2 with 750,000 concurrent players and PUBG: Battlegrounds. CS:GO remains the top choice for players worldwide.