No CS 2 for MAC OS X? Valve Says Why Not?!
Published on: 11 October, 2023 | Last Updated on: 29 October, 2023
Valve, in a not-so-secret tech document related to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, made it clear that they’re just not feeling the MAC OS X vibes anymore. Their exact words? No native CS 2 for MAC OS X, and don’t hold your breath for it either. Oh, and if you’re still stuck in the past with 32-bit OS and DirectX 9? Better luck next decade!
- Valve drops the bomb: No native Counter-Strike 2 (CS 2) for MAC OS X.
- Diehard CS fans on macOS are left swiping at their touchbars in dismay.
Apparently, MAC OS X’s contribution to the CS:GO realm was a meager 1%. Valve, doing some quick math, figured: Why bother? But fret not, the older CS:GO version won’t vanish until January 1, 2024. After that? Well, you’ve had your fun.
Consolation for the Heartbroken: Counter strike 2 mac os
On the brighter side, macOS users, don’t cry into your AirPods just yet. Word on the street is that there might be a compensation for the Prime Status Upgrade in CS:GO, but only if you’ve been faithful and haven’t dallied with other platforms.
A Glimmer of Hope? Any CS2 MACos?
For those still clinging to hope, a little birdie mentioned the Game Porting Tool. macOS diehards can try their luck at making CS 2 work on their Apple Silicon PCs. But here’s the catch: you better have some serious patience. The performance is, let’s just say, underwhelming.
The Final Insult
Valve unveiled CS 2 with its dazzling graphics, revamped maps, and realistic smoke grenades on September 28, 2023. But guess what they forgot? Oh yes, MAC OS X compatibility. And just to rub salt into the wound, the very next day, macOS users discovered the unpleasant truth the hard way. To add insult to injury, the beloved CS:GO native version for MAC OS X disappeared into the Steamy void.
