Lana! Valve announces
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now
free-to-play, and is also entering the danger zone with
the addition of a new battle royale mode called Danger Zone. Those who have
already paid for the the multiplayer shooter are being rewarded with Prime
Status, which can be earned or purchased by everyone else, bringing its own perks and rewards.
This page is home to the new
mode, and the announcement has more details:
A new battle-royale game
mode for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), dubbed Danger Zone, is now
available. In addition, CS:GO has gone free to play.
The next time existing owners of CS:GO login to play they will have their game
files automatically updated via Steam to include the new Danger Zone mode. In
addition, these players will be automatically upgraded to Prime Status (both
free of charge).
Meanwhile, all Prime Status players are now eligible for the new Prime-exclusive
Danger Zone Souvenir MP5-SD | Lab Rats.
Those new to CS:GO will have the option to play or pay their way to Prime Status
($14.99 US).
CS:GO is one of the world's most played online games and a leading esports
title.