Counter-Strike Online 2 is a first-person shooter game co-developed by Nexon Korea and Valve Corporation.
Counter-Strike Online
Developer(s)
Valve Corporation Nexon Corporation
Publisher(s)
Valve Corporation
KR/JP:Nexon Corporation
NA/EU/CIS/TUR:Nexon Europe GmbH
CHN: TianCity
TW/HK: Beanfun
SG/MY: IAHGames
IDN/SG/MY: Megaxus
THA: PlayFPS
VN: GoPlay
Series
Counter-Strike
Engine
GoldSrc
Platform(s)
Microsoft Windows
Release
Genre(s)
First-person shooter
Mode(s)
Multiplayer
Counter-Strike Online is a first-person shooter video game, targeted towards Asia's gaming market released in 2008. It is based on Counter-Strike and was developed by Nexon Co. Ltd. with oversight from license-holder Valve Corporation. It uses a micropayment model that is managed by a custom version of Steam.[1]
1Overview
3Professional leagues and tournaments
Overview[edit]
The game features a variety of additions over the international Counter-Strike, such as the introduction of female characters, numerous new weapons and skins for previous weapons. Most of the weapons are 'locked' by default, so virtual cash or in-game points are essential to purchase them. Most special weapons, skins, power-ups, etc. can be purchased with cash points. A variety of other special items can also be bought with in-game points as well.
Counter-Strike Online itself is free to play, but some weapons are bought using points purchased with real money. These weapons usually expire after a certain amount of time but sometimes can be purchased permanently during a promotion. Certain weapons and items can be purchased with points that are gained by getting kills, completing objectives, etc.
Modes[edit]
Counter-Strike Online includes classic Counter-Strike modes and added more. They are categorized as six: Classic, Deathmatches, Zombie Infection, Scenarios, Fun and Others.
Classic: Round-based match. The modes available are Bomb Defuse, Hostage Rescue, Assassination and Basic.
Deathmatches: Players will respawn immediately after death. The modes available are Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Gun Deathmatch.
Zombie Infection: Humans must survive incoming zombie attacks. The modes available are Zombie 1: Original, Zombie 2: Mutant, Zombie 3: Hero and Zombie 4: Darkness.
Scenarios: A group of 10 players must survive and annihilate computer-controlled enemies to clear specific goals. Some maps have to defeat a boss. Modes available are Zombie Scenario and Human Scenario.
Fun: Spin-off modes that are fun to play. Modes available are Hidden, Bazooka Battle, Soccer, Challenge and Item Battle.
PvPvE: Player vs Player vs Environment modes that are Zombie Union, Metal Arena, Battle Rush, Zombie Shelter and Beast.
Sequel[edit]
On April 5, 2012, Nexon and Valve announced a partnership to develop Counter-Strike Online 2, which is based on an enhanced Source engine, and offered enhanced graphics, powerful impact physics, and more new features.[2] It has been confirmed that Counter-Strike Online 2 uses the same Source version as Counter-Strike: Source. However, it is not a copy of CS:S since all the features in game like models, maps and sounds are completely rebuilt by Nexon of South Korea.
Professional leagues and tournaments[edit]
Counter-Strike Online is one of the largest esports, with various annual tournaments taking place worldwide.
Other tournaments[edit]
The World Cyber Games 2012 Grand Finals in Kunshan hosted a Counter-Strike Online tournament, at which teams from China, Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea competed.[3] The TYLOO team from China won the tournament.
Spin-off[edit]
Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies was released on Steam the October 7, 2014.[4] This is the first adaptation of Counter-Strike Online to be published via Valve Corporation's Steam content delivery system.[5]Counter-Strike Online Singapore/Malaysia, which also run in English language, was closed six months later.
^Mallory, Jordan (2012-04-06). 'Nexon, Valve announce Counter-Strike Online 2 for Asian territories'. Joystiq. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2012-10-17.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link) on wcg.com, accessed on October 17, 2012
Cheben, Mark (2007-07-27). 'Leading International Studios Join Forces to Extend the World's #1 First Person Multiplayer Game'. GotFrag. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
'Game Watch (Translated)'. Archived from the original on 2008-06-22. (This game is not suitable for children under the ages of 13. Contains graphic violence.)
'Nexon Finding ways to expand cso business in Indonesia, India & other area.(8-1-2012)(Broken Link)'. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. (CSO is available in Indonesia & coming soon in India till end of 2011. [Possibility of Launch Canceled])
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External links[edit]
Official South Korean website‹See Tfd›(in Korean)
Counter Strike Online‹See Tfd›(in English)
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