CS:GO Veterans Slam 'Underwhelming' Launch of Counter-Strike 2, Say It's a Rough Replacement for Beloved Original

CSGO vets are slamming Counter-Strike 2's "underwhelming" launch as it replaces CSGO entirely.
CS2 is missing maps, modes, and other features that veterans enjoyed in CSGO.
Longtime CS fans are frustrated they can't go back to CSGO and feel forced into "testing" CS2.
Some gameplay mechanics like boosting don't work properly in CS2 yet.
While many new players are excited for CS2, veterans feel it's a rough, unfinished replacement for CSGO so far.

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