Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was officially released on August 21, 2012, by Valve Corporation. The game launched simultaneously on multiple platforms including Windows PC, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Before its official release, CS:GO went through several beta testing phases. The closed beta began in November 2011, with a limited number of players getting access to test the game. The beta phase was crucial in shaping the final version of the game through player feedback and mechanical adjustments.

The development of CS:GO started in 2010 when Valve partnered with Hidden Path Entertainment. Their initial goal was to create a port of Counter-Strike: Source for consoles. However, the project evolved into a completely new game that would eventually become one of the most popular competitive first-person shooters in history.

When CS:GO first released, it cost $14.99 on all platforms. The game maintained this price point until December 2018, when Valve made it free-to-play and introduced a battle royale mode called Danger Zone.

Key release details: - Release Date: August 21, 2012 - Initial Price: $14.99 - Original Platforms: Windows PC, Mac OS X, PS3, Xbox 360 - Developer: Valve Corporation & Hidden Path Entertainment - Game Engine: Source Engine

The release version included five game modes: - Competitive - Casual - Deathmatch - Arms Race - Demolition

CS:GO's release marked a significant evolution in the Counter-Strike series, introducing improved graphics, new mechanics, and modernized versions of classic maps while maintaining the core gameplay that made the original Counter-Strike successful.

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