Counter-Strike 2 has been officially revealed by Valve, and for those fans lucky enough to meet certain criteria, they'll be able to join a beta of the game this week which Valve is referring to as a limited test. This first slice of the game doesn't have a set date yet for just how long it'll last, but according to Valve's FAQ, players will be able to use all of their weapon finishes, stickers, and other CS:GO inventory items in it, although modifying inventory items within the game will not be allowed.

How to gain access to the Counter-Strike 2 limited test

For the limited test, Valve says that a number of factors deemed important by the Counter-Strike 2 development team will influence who gets into the early preview of the sequel. Your recent playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and Steam account standing will all play a crucial role in determining if you'll make the cut, and if you're chosen, you'll receive a notification on the main menu of CS:GO.

More players will be added to the limited test over time, so if you don't qualify for the first round of invites, check back regularly on the CS:GO main menu to see if you have received an invitation.