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Was CS:GO always free to play?

Was CS:GO always free to play?

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GamerGuy87

Nope, CS:GO wasn't always free. It started as a paid game when it launched back in 2012. Valve switched it up to free-to-play in December 2018. Before that, you had to buy it to play, but making it free opened the doors to even more players joining in.

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CSVeteran

Nah, it used to cost money. Went free a few years back.

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OldSchoolJoe

Lol, CS:GO free from the start? I wish! Had to pay for it like everyone else until 2018. Now it’s free, which is pretty cool for new players.

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