Valve Explains Lack of macOS Support for Counter-Strike 2: Here’s the Reason
Last month we finally saw the much-anticipated release of Counter-Strike 2, but one major thing that was different – aside from all the updates the game brings to CS:GO – is that it’s not supported on macOS. . So last month, when players installed Counter-Strike 2 or updated the CS:GO app on macOS, they found that the new Counter-Strike 2 was no longer playable.
Valve has since confirmed that Counter-Strike only supports 64-bit Windows and Linux, and that it doesn’t make sense for the company to support the game on macOS. They have even stopped supporting 32-bit versions of the game. “As technology evolves, we’ve made the difficult decision to end support for older hardware, including DirectX 9 and 32-bit operating systems,” Valve explained. Similarly, the company does not offer Counter-Strike 2 for macOS.
In general, these platforms account for less than 1% of active CS:GO players, which is why Counter-Strike 2 exclusively supports 64-bit Windows and Linux, Valve said in a Steam FAQ.
Those players with a CS:GO Prime account who spent most of their time playing the game on macOS will be eligible for refunds until December 1st. In addition, the players also had to play the game between the matches. Strike 2 limited test announced and its release date.
It’s also worth noting that users can’t play CS:GO by directly downloading from Steam, but the company has allowed a workaround. You can install the “legacy” version of the game by going to the game properties in the Steam library and then searching for “csgo_legacy”. This allows users to still play the old game.
