Can banned CSGO players play Counter-Strike 2? Rules revealed by Valve

Valve’s release of Counter-Strike 2 is now confirmed and if you have been banned on CS:GO but are wondering whether your account can carry over to the sequel, here is everything you need to know.

Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) prevents players from using third-party software inCS:GOto provide an unfair advantage.

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Despite the anti-cheat’s best efforts, cheating still plagues casual and competitive matches. On February 14, a pro player was caught cheating live on stream in theBLAST.tv Paris Major qualifiers.

If players under the bright lights aren’t afraid of cheating, you best believe casual players don’t hesitate to use any means necessary to win. In September,CS:GO Statsreported Valve banned over 300,000 players in just 90 days.

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For those caught cheating, and hoping for a clean slate inCounter-Strike 2, Valve has now delivered a clear statement to users wanting a second chance.

Can players use the same banned CS:GO account to play Counter-Strike 2

On the Counter-Strike 2 limited testSteam FAQ page,Valve confirmed accounts with VAC or game bans in CS:GO cannot play Counter-Strike 2on VAC Secured servers.

They said: “No. Accounts with VAC or game bans in CS:GO cannot play Counter-Strike 2 on VAC-secured servers.”

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For more information about Counter-Strike 2, make sure to check out the links below:

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