Valve Corporation, the developer of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has made it clear that players who have been banned from the game will not be granted access to the upcoming Counter-Strike 2, according to an official Steam FAQ list. The response to the question “I got banned from CS:GO. Can I play Counter-Strike 2 on the same Steam account?” is an unequivocal “No.”
The company’s decision is not limited to permanent bans, but also extends to minor penalties. If an account has a temporary lock on CS:GO, it will not be able to play Counter-Strike 2 on VAC-protected servers, as stated in the official Steam FAQ list. This rule works both ways.
Currently, Counter Strike 2 is in a closed beta testing phase, and only selected players have access to the game. Players who have spent more time in CS:GO on Valve’s servers and have a high trust factor and an overall positive reputation on Steam will have a better chance of being invited to the beta tests.
Valve’s decision to ban players from accessing Counter-Strike 2 on the same account may seem harsh, but it sends a strong message that cheating and exploiting game mechanics will not be tolerated. The move is in line with Valve’s efforts to maintain the integrity of the game and ensure a fair playing field for all.
Valve Corporation’s decision to deny access to Counter-Strike 2 to players who have been banned from CS:GO is a strong indication of the company’s commitment to fair play and maintaining the integrity of the game. Cheating and exploiting game mechanics will not be tolerated, and players who engage in such behavior will face the consequences.
