Steam Summer Sale 2023: Two Games Now Free to Play

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 Now Available Without Cost

Valve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has announced that two of its most iconic games, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and Team Fortress 2 (TF2), are now free to play. This move is part of Steam's annual Summer Sale, which offers deep discounts on a wide variety of games.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

CS:GO is a first-person shooter game that has been a staple of the competitive gaming scene for over a decade. The game pits two teams of five players against each other in a variety of objective-based game modes. CS:GO is known for its realistic graphics, intense gameplay, and large community of players.

CS:GO has received critical acclaim since its release in 2012, with many reviewers praising its gameplay, graphics, and longevity. The game has also been a commercial success, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. With its free-to-play status, CS:GO is now accessible to an even wider audience.

Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based multiplayer shooter game that was released in 2007. The game features nine different character classes, each with its own unique abilities and weapons. TF2 is known for its cartoony graphics, humorous gameplay, and large community of players.

TF2 has received critical acclaim since its release, with many reviewers praising its gameplay, graphics, and humor. The game has also been a commercial success, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. With its free-to-play status, TF2 is now accessible to an even wider audience.

Additional Details

The free-to-play versions of CS:GO and TF2 include all of the content and features of the paid versions. However, free-to-play players will not be able to access certain cosmetic items and other premium content.

Valve has not announced how long CS:GO and TF2 will be free to play. However, it is likely that the games will remain free for a limited time only.