Valve Takes Strict Action Against Counter-Strike 2 Cheaters and Their Allies

Valve has released Counter-Strike 2 on Steam with a warning to cheaters that not only will they be banned, but all their associates will also face penalties. The company stated that when party members are convicted of cheating and permanently banned, their associates will lose their Profile Rank and CS Rating. Additionally, in the game's competitive mode, players with a high CS Rating are not allowed to party with accounts that do not have an established CS Rating. Valve's efforts to combat cheating in Counter-Strike have been ongoing, and this move aims to address the cheating problem from the game's launch.