My phrase, it simply retains occurring. For the previous a number of days, exercise by Valve within the Steam backend seemingly pointed to the discharge of an up to date model of its flagship FPS sport within the type of CSGO Supply 2. Now, nevertheless, it seems like we might be getting nearer to a full sequel and the Counter-Strike 2 launch date – contemporary trademark filings, linked to each International Offensive and one thing tellingly labeled ‘CS2’ appear to counsel that Counter-Strike 2 is on the best way.
To rapidly recap, Valve has made a collection of modifications to the CSGO Steam archive this week, including new executable information dubbed ‘CS2’ in addition to updates and modifications to the Counter-Strike International Offensive beta platform.
Initially, it appeared just like the long-awaited engine replace, CSGO Supply 2, was imminently on its approach, however a little bit of digging into the US Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO) appears to counsel this might be a full Counter-Strike 2 as an alternative.
On March 14, Valve Company submitted a trademark software to the USPTO for one thing known as ‘CS2.’ If that is not sufficient by itself, the submitting incorporates a ‘associated properties part’ which outlines every other Valve logos to which CS2 could also be linked. This part incorporates two serial numbers – looking out these two serial numbers reveals two different Valve properties, Counter-Strike and CSGO.
Under you may see the CS2 submitting, with the associated serial numbers highlighted:
And right here, the CSGO trademark submitting with the matching registration quantity:
To place it extra merely, Valve has filed a brand new trademark for one thing known as CS2 which is linked as an mental property to the Counter-Strike and CSGO manufacturers. There is a startling conspiracy idea in the meanwhile concerning CS2’s launch someway being linked to the US model of The Workplace – you may examine that right here. These new trademark filings, nevertheless, appear to supply us one thing extra stable.
If Counter-Strike 2 actually is on its approach, finest get grinding on these CSGO ranks, or possibly familiarizing your self with the perfect CSGO crosshairs. Alternatively, you may need to kill time with the perfect free Steam video games presently obtainable.
