Let’s just get straight to the point—Counter-Strike 2 is nearly unplayable at times because of the rampant cheating. Whether it’s wallhacks, aim-bots, or other shady exploits, it seems like every other match I join has at least one player cheating. And what’s worse is that Valve’s anti-cheat system, VAC, feels completely ineffective. Even when cheaters are blatantly obvious, they somehow manage to play game after game, ruining the experience for everyone else.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been headshot through walls by someone clearly tracking my movements, or how often I’ve seen players with suspiciously perfect aim no matter the distance or situation. It’s frustrating, to say the least, and turns what should be a competitive and skill-based game into an aggravating mess.

One of my biggest gripes with CS2 is how little has been done to address the cheating problem since launch. Valve’s silence on the issue and slow response to community complaints only makes things worse. With how advanced cheats are becoming, it feels like they’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to keeping up. Even when a cheater is reported, it seems like nothing happens

Let’s just get straight to the point—Counter-Strike 2 is nearly unplayable at times because of the rampant cheating. Whether it’s wallhacks, aim-bots, or other shady exploits, it seems like every other match I join has at least one player cheating. And what’s worse is that Valve’s anti-cheat system, VAC, feels completely ineffective. Even when cheaters are blatantly obvious, they somehow manage to play game after game, ruining the experience for everyone else. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been headshot through walls by someone clearly tracking my movements, or how often I’ve seen players with suspiciously perfect aim no matter the distance or situation. It’s frustrating, to say the least, and turns what should be a competitive and skill-based game into an aggravating mess. One of my biggest gripes with CS2 is how little has been done to address the cheating problem since launch. Valve’s silence on the issue and slow response to community complaints only makes things worse. With how advanced cheats are becoming, it feels like they’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to keeping up. Even when a cheater is reported, it seems like nothing happens