About Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source is a team-based tactical first-person shooter and a remake of the original Counter-Strike built on Valve's Source engine. A team of Counter-Terrorists faces a team of Terrorists across a series of rounds, each won by completing an objective such as defusing a bomb or rescuing hostages, or by eliminating the opposing team. Eliminated players do not respawn until the next round, and moving while firing reduces accuracy, encouraging careful positioning. The Source engine added interactive physics objects, ragdoll effects, and higher-detail environments, and the game was later succeeded by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
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Counter-Strike: Source FAQ
When did Counter-Strike: Source come out?
Counter-Strike: Source was released on October 7, 2004 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Counter-Strike: Source on PlayStation 5?
No. Counter-Strike: Source has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Counter-Strike: Source on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Counter-Strike: Source has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Counter-Strike: Source on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Counter-Strike: Source has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source is developed by Valve, Hidden Path Entertainment, and Turtle Rock Studios.
Is Counter-Strike: Source multiplayer?
Yes. Counter-Strike: Source supports multiplayer.
How much does Counter-Strike: Source cost?
Counter-Strike: Source costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Counter-Strike: Source good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 96% of 193,719 reviews are positive.
Counter-Strike series
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