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The gaming community has been buzzing with the release of Counter-Strike 2, the latest installment in Valve's esteemed first-person shooter series. While excitement runs high, Mac users find themselves sidelined, as the game's new upgrade not only lacks macOS support but also breaks the existing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) for these users. This article aims to provide a detailed examination of the issue, its impact, and possible future developments. Overview of the Issue On launch day, Valve initiated a 26GB update for Counter-Strike 2 that affected all users of CS:GO, including those on macOS. The update rendered the game unplayable on Mac devices. When attempting to launch the game, Steam tries to execute a Windows-only file, causing problems for macOS users. To rectify the situation, some users have resorted to workarounds, but these solutions are far from ideal. Community Response The Mac gaming community has expressed disappointment and concern over this situation. Given that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has a significant following on macOS, the abrupt removal of support for this platform has left many disconcerted. Users have taken to forums and social media platforms like Reddit to express their grievances. Some have thousands of hours logged into the game, not to mention substantial financial investment in in-game inventory. The sentiment among Mac gamers is a mix of surprise and disappointment, especially considering Valve's past statements challenging Windows' gaming monopoly. Valve's Communication Adding to the confusion is Valve's silence on the matter. Valve removed the macOS symbol from the Counter-Strike product page on Steam and failed to issue any warnings to Mac users in advance. The only acknowledgment of the issue appears in Valve's official FAQ, which states: "No. CS2 is not available for Mac at this time," without providing any further information. This lack of transparent communication from Valve has added to the community's discontent. Speculation on Future Mac Support Although there is no official word from Valve, some users believe that a macOS version of Counter-Strike 2 might be under development. These assumptions are based on updates to the game's macOS depot on Steam. However, it's speculated that even if a Mac version were to be released, it would likely be compatible with Rosetta 2 rather than natively supporting Apple Silicon chips. Final Thoughts Valve's decision to launch Counter-Strike 2 without macOS support has left a significant segment of its user base in a perplexing situation. The issue remains unresolved, and the gaming community awaits an official statement from Valve. The absence of transparent communication has only fueled disappointment and speculation. It remains to be seen how, or if, Valve will address this oversight in the coming days. Also Read:

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