The Obscure Version of CS:GO: A Disappointing Experience for Fans
Missing CS:GO a bit too much? You can still hop into an obscure version and enjoy its remains, but prepare to be disappointed if you’re looking for anything other than some popular and bizarre community servers.
Lack of Community Servers in CS2
The shift to CS2 on Sept. 27 didn’t include CS:GO’s community servers, and hence, fans have been missing the presence of custom maps in Valve’s newest FPS game. Thankfully, we can still access a legacy version of the old shooter game, but it’s only restricted to community maps.
A Variety of Peculiar Player-Curated Experiences
CS:GO hosts some pretty peculiar player-curated experiences, including those based on Final Fantasy VII, Apex Legends, The Legend of Zelda, Need 4 Speed, and more. Besides the popular surf and zombie servers, as well as the game’s iconic maps, players can delve into these unique custom experiences.
Surf Maps: The Most Popular Community Content
Of all community content, surf maps were the most popular, perfect for light-hearted sessions between competitive matches. The Final Fantasy VII Mako Reactor mod, which was released in the 2010s, remains highly popular among zombie enthusiasts and is currently a trending community map in CS:GO. Another notable mod is the Boat Escape, where players attempt to flee from a slew of zombies in a boat.
Playing CS:GO’s Community Servers
CS2 is yet to start supporting community servers, so players who enjoyed custom experiences and want to continue doing so will have to bank on CS:GO’s limited version for now.
How to Launch CS:GO’s Community Servers
- Open up your Steam library, right-click on Counter-Strike 2, and then click on Properties.
- Navigate to the Betas tab, and then choose “csgo_legacy: Legacy Version of CS:GO” from the menu.
After the update is completed, launch the game, and you should be able to choose between opening CS2 and CS:GO.
No Official Matchmaking in CS:GO
CS:GO no longer offers official matchmaking, so you won’t be able to enjoy its original competitive five-vs-five experience. However, you can still join the community’s versions of popular maps like Mirage, Dust 2, Inferno, and more.
A Thriving Community
While you might encounter difficulties finding or joining community servers due to hiccups, CS:GO definitely isn’t deserted, with over 48,000 players online at the time of writing. It seems all of them are happy getting to taste the weirdest side of the ‘OG’ FPS game.
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