Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was officially released on August 21, 2012. As of 2024, that means the game has been out for over 11 years. I'll break down the key dates and milestones of CS:GO's lifespan.

CS:GO's development began in 2010 when Valve Corporation partnered with Hidden Path Entertainment to create a modernized version of Counter-Strike. The game went through closed beta testing in 2011, followed by an open beta phase in 2012 before its full release.

The game launched simultaneously on multiple platforms: - Windows PC - Mac OS X - PlayStation 3 - Xbox 360

While the console versions are no longer supported, the PC version continues to receive regular updates. A significant change occurred on December 6, 2018, when CS:GO became free-to-play, making it accessible to an even wider audience.

The most recent major development in CS:GO's timeline was the release of Counter-Strike 2 on September 27, 2023, which serves as a direct upgrade to CS:GO using the Source 2 engine. Players who owned CS:GO automatically received access to Counter-Strike 2.

To put it simply, CS:GO has been available to play for: - 11 years, 5 months (as of early 2024) - 138 months - Over 4,180 days

During this time, CS:GO has maintained its position as one of the most popular competitive first-person shooters, consistently ranking among the most-played games on Steam. The game's longevity is a testament to its core gameplay mechanics and continued community support.

With the transition to Counter-Strike 2, the original CS:GO client is no longer available to new players, marking the end of an era that lasted more than a decade.

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