A Time of Transition: ESL Pro League's Decision in the Wake of CS2 Launch
ESL Pro League is set to continue its iconic gaming competitions on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, even amidst the highly anticipated release of Counter-Strike 2. This pivotal decision upholds tournament integrity for Season 18, amidst rising speculation about a mid-tournament transition to...
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TL;DR: Despite the release and increasing popularity of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), ESL Pro League has confirmed that it will continue to host competitions on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) to maintain tournament integrity for the ongoing season. The announcement comes amidst speculation and player polls about a potential mid-tournament switch to CS2, which launched unexpectedly during an ESL match between Complexity and Monte. The continuation with CS:GO may mark ESL Pro League Season 18 as potentially the last premier league in this historic chapter of Counter-Strike.