"Counter-Strike 2 can easily take over Valorant" - Shroud

The gaming world has been flooded with news about Counter-Strike 2, the next installment in the popular FPS series. With its potential to revolutionize the competitive gaming scene, many are speculating that CS2 could easily surpass Valorant, Rainbow 6 and many others.

One of the best-known Twitch streamers, former CS:GO and Valorant pro player Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek has weighed in on the matter, sharing his predictions for the future of Counter-Strike 2 (which might be very bright, in his opinion).

Shroud believes that CS2 might experience a significant increase in its player base – up to 5 times larger – if the developers make some much needed changes to the matchmaking, anti-cheat and ranking systems. He presumes an average of 5 million players, provided that these improvements are made. In comparison, Valorant, The only worthwhile opponent to CS:GO, would likely lag behind.

Counter-Strike's player numbers have been steadily rising since February, reaching a peak of 1.4 million users in early March and setting a new all-time record of 1.5 million by the end of the month after the CS2 announcement. This growth in popularity occurred without substantial in-game additions or significant events, further highlighting the potential of CS2 to outpace Valorant with the right innovations.

Shroud's experience in both CS:GO and Valorant gives his predictions considerable weight. As one of the most popular FPS content creators, boasting 10.5 million followers, his insights into the potential success of CS2 cannot be overlooked. While Shroud enjoyed a successful career in CS:GO, he briefly played professional Valorant before announcing the development of his own survival shooter game in March.

For CS2 to dominate the market and outshine Valorant, the key lies in enhancing the matchmaking and ranking systems. By offering a more transparent and user-friendly experience, CS2 can attract an even larger audience and solidify its position as the leader in competitive gaming. With the right improvements, Counter-Strike 2 has the potential to take over everything and everyone in the gaming world, leaving Valorant in its wake.

In conclusion, Counter-Strike 2 has a huge potential to become the ultimate contender to Valorant. By improving the matchmaking and ranking systems, CS2 could attract a larger player base and cement its position as a leader in competitive gaming. With the right innovations, CS2 could not only surpass Valorant, but also revolutionize the entire competitive gaming scene.