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CS:GO Source Code Leak Raises Cybersecurity Concerns

A March 2019 leak of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's source code has resurfaced, sparking fears among players about potential security vulnerabilities and increased cheating.

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The CS:GO source code from March 2019 has been leaked online - the most recent version in the history of such leaks, which players fear could give cheaters new ways to bypass VAC protection.

Despite almost three years passing since the release of Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is once again in the spotlight.

Files containing the game's source code from March 2019 have been leaked online. Valve has not yet officially confirmed the authenticity of the data, but the community preliminarily considers the leak to be genuine.

If confirmed, this would be the most recent version of the CS source code ever to become publicly available. For comparison, the 2020 leak contained a significantly older version of the engine from 2017.

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Interestingly, the new archive contains full files for the "Danger Zone" mode. In the 2017 code version, it existed only as an unfinished test project. In Counter-Strike 2, this mode is no longer used.

The leak is also dangerous for players. By gaining access to the source code, cheaters can find ways to bypass VAC protection, which could create serious problems for CS servers.

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Mortal Shell 2 is set to release on August 20, 2026, and Cold Symmetry and Playstack have already revealed the game's size across all platforms and preload dates.

Mortal Shell II is entering the final stretch before its release. Studio Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack have revealed the game's size on consoles and preload dates. The premiere will take place on August 20, 2026.

On PS5, the game will require 32.179 GB of free space. The Xbox Series X/S version will take up approximately 31.6 GB. On PC, significantly more will be needed – 70 GB and an SSD.

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Owners of the Devout Edition will receive three days of early access starting August 17, with preloading beginning on August 15. For the standard edition, downloads will become available on August 18.

The sequel will offer improved graphics and a larger open world full of mysteries. Players will once again be able to inhabit the bodies of fallen warriors and gain their abilities. At the same time, the developers have abandoned the traditional stamina bar, so battles should become even more dynamic and challenging.

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