Players caught cheating in Counter-Strike 2 are being handed pretty hefty punishments as part of the game's newest update, receiving trade bans on their Steam account. The cheating stems from Counter-Strike 2's new Armor Pass, which tasks players with collecting stars, allowing them to unlock new and exclusive cosmetic items. Some players have found a way to exploit this Counter-Strike 2 system, with Valve now taking action against cheaters.
Released on Steam in September 2023, Counter-Strike 2 has continued to grow in popularity. The title is one-part remake and one-part new game, using Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a leaping-off point to introduce new ideas and graphical improvements. New visual rendering effects, as well as changes to the game's physics sandbox, were also made thanks to Counter-Strike 2's use of Valve's Source 2 engine. Of course, along with the release of Counter-Strike 2 came new weapon skins and other customization items, something that has remained a crucial part of the Counter-Strike experience for over a decade. However, those looking to fast-track their way to new items may want to think twice, with Valve implementing a severe new punishment for those caught cheating....
