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How Much is Prime in CS2? – Answered

Prime delivery of the matchmaking system.

When Prime Status was announced and released in CS:GO, it was fairly easy to obtain, as you only needed to add your phone number to your account. However, CS:GO switched to a free-to-play model, and everyone can play competitive matches from the get-go. With this came a change in the way to get Prime Status in CS:GO, which has transferred over to CS2 as well – by paying for it. See how much Prime costs in CS2, as well as many other useful facts about Prime in CS2.

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How to Get Prime Status in CS2

Currently, Prime costs $14.99 / 14.29€, and the upgrade you purchase will move over to Counter-Strike 2 as well.

What Does Prime Status Give You in CS2

With Prime, you will be matched exclusively with other Prime players in CS2. Additionally, you will be eligible for in-game drops such as exclusive souvenirs, cases, and weapons. The intent of Prime matchmaking is that there should be fewer cheaters.

Is It Worth It to Buy Prime Status in CS2?

If you ask me, it’s definitely worth it because you need all the help you can get to survive the onslaught of cheaters that were plaguing CS:GO, and will certainly make an attempt to continue this practice in CS2.

With the new VAC in CS2, which allegedly bans cheaters in real time, unlike with the usual “ban wave” method, the cheating issue will for sure be very mitigated, but no fortress is impenetrable.

Is Prime Permanent or Temporary in CS2?

There is a misconception about Prime being temporary (i.e. subscription-based). With Valve, you become Prime forever; make no mistake there. Once you become a Prime user, there’s no going back. Prime Status was permanent in CS:GO and will be permanent in CS2 as well.

Can Players With Prime Play With Players Without Prime in CS2?

If you are playing by yourself or with friends who are Prime, you will only be matched with/against players who also have Prime enabled on their accounts. The only exception to this is if you add a player without Prime to your party. In this scenario, the game will notify you that this is the case and warn you that you will play against players who do not have Prime enabled.

That’s all regarding Prime in CS2. Now find out how to get out of Silver ranks in CS2.


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Nikola L
Nikola has been a Staff Writer at Prima Games since May 2022. He has been gaming since being able to hold an Amiga 500 joystick on his own, back in the early 90s (when gaming was really good!). Nikola has helped organize dozens of gaming events and tournaments and has been professionally attached to gaming since 2009.