Players have been waiting for an upcoming CS:GO new operation for a long time now. Operations are often among the most exciting times in CS:GO, as they often result in plenty of new cases and skins, as well as new maps on occasion.
Let’s take a look at when players should expect a new operation to come to CS:GO.
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New CS:GO Operation Release Date?
At the moment, Valve has been tight-lipped on any potential news of an upcoming CS:GO new operation, but there are hints that one may be on the way. The first is the recent release of a new case. The Revolution Case was released in February for players to find and unlock, breaking the record for the longest gap between CS:GO cases at 223 days. Valve has a clear interest in supporting CS:GO, and a new operation would be the perfect opportunity to show it.
Understandably, the community is becoming impatient. Other games like Valorant are receiving constant support, and CS:GO players want the same. Players are taking their own approach to push through the content slump. Some players are passing the time by learning to get better at CS:GO community modes like Surf, while others are keeping up with the eSports scene instead. Valve does need to keep players in the loop, so they don’t move to another rival game in the meantime.
THE REVOLUTION CASE IS HERE 💼
This might be one of the hardest CS:GO collections yet 👀
What’s your favorite new skin? pic.twitter.com/qUXnHHr5Wl
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) February 10, 2023
If previous operations are anything to go by, Valve may be cooking up something big for players. Valve is always looking for new ways to innovate on the CS:GO formula, with new modes added with each operation. The last operation brought the addition of short competitive games which are perfect for players with less time on their hands. We’re excited to see what Valve brings to the table next.
In the past, CS:GO new operations have been a complete surprise. There’s usually no advance announcement, and they drop as part of a normal update. Because of this, you should always have one eye on CS:GO eSports news, as it’s likely where you’ll get the first indication of any operation release.
Past CS:GO Operation Release Dates
In CS:GO Operation Riptide was the last operation released back in September 2021. It isn’t the longest wait that players have faced for a new operation, since that honor belongs to Operation Hydra and Operation Shattered Web (May 2017 – November 2019). At 29 months, it’s an enormous gap between releases. Players will be desperately hoping that the wait for a new operation doesn’t come close to 29 months, though it currently stands at just almost 24 months. CS:GO recently shattered its all-time player record, so it would be a huge mistake to not provide new content for all of the new players to the community to delve into.
For context, here are the full release dates of every CS:GO new operation to date:
Operation Riptide – September 21, 2021
Operation Broken Fang – December 3, 2020
Operation Shattered Web – November 18, 2019
Operation Hydra – May 23, 2017
Operation Wildfire – February 17, 2016
Operation Bloodhound – May 26, 2015
Operation Vanguard – November 11, 2014
Operation Breakout – July 1, 2014
Operation Phoenix – February 20, 2014
Operation Bravo – September 19, 2013
Operation Payback – April 25, 2013
Removing the 29-month anomaly, the wait for a new CS:GO operation usually doesn’t extend beyond a year. It’s why the current wait is extremely unusual for Valve, and because of this we definitely expect a new operation to arrive for CS:GO in 2023.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2, or CS2, is the upcoming updated replacement for CS:GO due to be released in 2023. It was rumored for a long time that we’d be seeing an overhaul to CS:GO. While Valve are being very tight-lipped about additional features and what to expect, we do know a few things at the moment. Among the gameplay upgrades are changes to smokes, maps, tick rate, skins and sound. There have also been plenty of exciting CS2 leaks that the community has been speculating over, covering everything from the new Source 2 engine that the game will run in, to pros and former pros supposedly getting their hands on various test builds.
With Counter-Strike 2’s limited tests going smoothly and showing off changes to maps and bringing game modes and updates into the early build, players have been eagerly anticipating getting their hands on the game. As of right now receiving an invite is based on your account and its standing with steam, so playing more on official Valve servers will increase your odds of getting invited. PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 is confirmed to be the first Major for CS2 and is being held in March 2024, so with the first Major taking place in less than 8 months we expect you’ll be able to get your hands on the game soon.
FAQs
What do CS:GO Operations usually involve?
Each Operation will add a bunch of community-created maps for players to play on in competitive matchmaking. This used to require gamers to purchase an Operation pass to get involved, however, this was changed for later Operations. Players also get access to Operation missions, which offer new tasks to complete that reward XP for completion. As well as all of this, Valve usually releases a slew of new cases and skins for players to collect. It’s at this time that CS:GO Operations are the most popular, as everyone wants to get in on the fun.
What was the longest CS:GO Operation?
The longest CS:GO Operation to date is Operation Hydra, which ran from May 2017 to November 2017. It had perhaps the most content of any Operation, and saw the debut of fan-favorite Wingman, which is now a staple of CS:GO matchmaking. Unfortunately, Operation Hydra’s maps didn’t stick around, despite there being seven of them. These maps were:
Agency
Austria
Black Gold
Insertion
Lite
Shipped
Thrill
You can still see remnants of Operation Hydra in-game, with some players continuing to use the Operation Hydra Coin on their profile.
What was the first CS:GO Operation?
The first CS:GO Operation was Operation Payback, and was active between April 2013 to August 2013. Compared to newer Operations, Operation Payback was extremely barebones in terms of new content being added to the game. This Operation had no missions, and only added new maps for players to enjoy. These were:
Downtown
Favela
Library
Motel
Museum
Seaside
Thunder
These maps were removed from the game’s files back in 2016, making them completely unplayable. It’s sad to see some of the game’s early legacy disappear in this way.
Where does CS:GO Operation money go?
Valve uses the CS:GO Operations as an opportunity to give back to the creator community. In the past, much of the money from the Operation passes has gone toward map creators featured in each Operation. It’s great that Valve does this, as it fosters a healthy community of creators always creating new content for the game.
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