{"id":5500,"date":"2026-08-31T18:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:20:10","slug":"cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"CS2 Deathmatch Bots: Why Bot Farming Is Everywhere in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have joined an official CS2 Deathmatch server recently and felt like half the lobby was acting strangely, you are probably not imagining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players have been reporting Deathmatch servers filled with accounts following repetitive paths, instantly reacting to enemies and sometimes even vote kicking real players. These are not the normal AI bots Valve adds to matches. Many are automated player accounts being used to farm XP and CS2 rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bot farming has become a serious enough problem that Valve confirmed banning around <strong>960,000 farming bot accounts<\/strong> in a single crackdown earlier in 2026. Despite that massive ban, reports of farming bots have continued throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for how the mode normally works, read our <strong>CS2 Deathmatch guide<\/strong>. This article is specifically about the farming accounts appearing inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1580\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming.webp\" alt=\"CS2 Deathmatch bot farming\" class=\"wp-image-5501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming.webp 1580w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming-768x423.webp 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming-1536x847.webp 1536w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming-512x282.webp 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming-1024x564.webp 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming-920x507.webp 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1580px) 100vw, 1580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab9bf02431c6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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>Why Are Bots Farming CS2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Why_Is_Deathmatch_Used_for_Bot_Farming\" >Why Is Deathmatch Used for Bot Farming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Valve_Banned_960000_Farming_Bot_Accounts\" >Valve Banned 960,000 Farming Bot Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Valve_Also_Changed_Deathmatch_XP_in_2026\" >Valve Also Changed Deathmatch XP in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Why_Do_Farming_Bots_Kick_Real_Players\" >Why Do Farming Bots Kick Real Players?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Are_Bots_Farming_CS2_Weekly_Drops\" >Are Bots Farming CS2 Weekly Drops?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#What_Is_Valve_Doing_About_Bot_Farming\" >What Is Valve Doing About Bot Farming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#What_Should_You_Do_If_Deathmatch_Is_Full_of_Bots\" >What Should You Do If Deathmatch Is Full of Bots?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-deathmatch-bot-farming\/#Are_CS2_Deathmatch_Bots_Going_Away\" >Are CS2 Deathmatch Bots Going Away?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_CS2_Deathmatch_Farming_Bots\"><\/span>What Are CS2 Deathmatch Farming Bots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A farming bot is an account being controlled automatically instead of by a normal player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal usually is not to become good at Deathmatch or win matches. These accounts are designed to keep playing, earn Profile XP and eventually reach the rewards available to eligible CS2 players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why they can look so strange in game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might see accounts continuously running similar routes, turning at the same places or reacting in ways that do not look natural. Community reports have also described bot heavy servers where suspicious accounts use extremely fast aiming and automated voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important not to call every weird or highly skilled player a farming bot, though. One suspicious kill does not prove anything. It becomes much more obvious when multiple accounts in the same server repeatedly behave in almost identical ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Bots_Farming_CS2\"><\/span>Why Are Bots Farming CS2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main incentive is <strong>CS2&#8217;s reward economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime players can earn a Weekly Care Package after gaining enough Profile XP to level up during the reward week. Those packages can contain cases and skins, giving automated farming accounts something that can eventually have market value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/cs-case-guides\/cs2-weekly-drop-reset\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 Weekly Drop Reset guide<\/a> explains when the reward week refreshes and how players qualify for their next drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know what can actually appear in those rewards, we also have a full guide covering <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/cs-case-guides\/cs2-weekly-drop-chances\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 Weekly Drop Chances<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One account receiving a cheap case or skin does not sound particularly valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The situation changes when a farming operation is running hundreds or thousands of accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even relatively small rewards can become worth chasing when the entire process is automated at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Deathmatch_Used_for_Bot_Farming\"><\/span>Why Is Deathmatch Used for Bot Farming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deathmatch is particularly convenient because almost nothing stops the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You die, you respawn and you can immediately start earning score again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no long round resets, bomb plants or complicated strategies required. An automated account does not need to understand rotations or coordinate with teammates. It can simply keep moving and playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes Deathmatch much easier to automate than normal Competitive or Premier matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also why the problem is so noticeable to legitimate players. Someone might load into Deathmatch just to warm up for ten minutes and suddenly find themselves surrounded by accounts behaving almost identically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valve_Banned_960000_Farming_Bot_Accounts\"><\/span>Valve Banned 960,000 Farming Bot Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale of CS2 bot farming became much clearer in March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Valve developer confirmed that approximately <strong>960,000 farming bot accounts had been banned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean 960,000 bots were simultaneously playing CS2, and it should not be confused with Valve banning 960,000 normal cheaters. These were specifically described as farming bot accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We covered that crackdown separately in our report on <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/valve-bans-960000-cs2-farming-bots\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Valve banning 960,000 CS2 farming bots<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crazy part is that the problem did not disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players continued reporting bot filled Deathmatch servers after the ban, showing how difficult farming operations can be to completely remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking out a huge number of accounts can hurt these networks, but replacement accounts can eventually appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots.webp\" alt=\"Valve 960000 CS2 farming bots\" class=\"wp-image-5502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots.webp 2560w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-768x276.webp 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-1536x551.webp 1536w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-2048x735.webp 2048w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-512x184.webp 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-1024x368.webp 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-920x330.webp 920w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-1600x574.webp 1600w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valve-960000-cs2-farming-bots-1920x689.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valve_Also_Changed_Deathmatch_XP_in_2026\"><\/span>Valve Also Changed Deathmatch XP in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valve made another interesting change on May 7, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official CS2 update adjusted weapon score values in Deathmatch and also changed XP limits in Deathmatch and Arms Race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valve did not specifically say that these changes were introduced because of bot farming, so that should not be treated as confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the timing naturally attracted attention because farming accounts and Deathmatch XP were already being heavily discussed by players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either way, changing the amount of XP available in modes commonly used by farming accounts can affect how efficiently those accounts progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Farming_Bots_Kick_Real_Players\"><\/span>Why Do Farming Bots Kick Real Players?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the weirdest part of the entire problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some players have reported entering servers dominated by bots and then being vote kicked by the accounts already inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a logical reason this could happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legitimate player interrupts the predictable environment. They can spectate suspicious accounts, report them, kill them repeatedly or attempt their own vote kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If automated accounts control enough player slots in the server, they may also have enough votes to remove the human player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is very different from occasionally encountering one suspicious account. Once most of a lobby is automated, normal players can struggle to use the server at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Bots_Farming_CS2_Weekly_Drops\"><\/span>Are Bots Farming CS2 Weekly Drops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekly rewards are one of the biggest reasons farming has value, but there is an important distinction here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bot accounts do <strong>not take your personal Weekly Care Package away from you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your eligibility depends on your own Prime status, Profile XP and whether you have already received your reward for the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What farms can potentially do is generate additional items at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large network of accounts repeatedly collecting cases and skins can add supply to the wider CS2 economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly how much bot farming affects individual skin or case prices is much harder to prove because prices also move based on player demand, updates, case availability, speculation and trading activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So it would be inaccurate to say farming bots alone are crashing the CS2 market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the actual reward system and current drop pool, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/cs-case-guides\/cs2-weekly-drop-chances\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 Weekly Drop Chances guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Valve_Doing_About_Bot_Farming\"><\/span>What Is Valve Doing About Bot Farming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 960,000 account ban proves Valve has taken action against large farming operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valve is also continuing to develop its wider anti cheat and suspicious player detection systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the newer developments is VACNet&#8217;s video review system. We explain how that works in our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/vacnet-labeling-portal-cs2\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 VACNet Labeling Portal guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the wider changes to Valve&#8217;s detection systems, you can also read our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-new-anti-cheat\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 new anti cheat guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if VAC, VACNet and player reports all sound like the same thing, our guide explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/how-does-vac-works-in-cs2\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">how VAC works in CS2<\/a> breaks down the differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this means Valve has completely solved the farming problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as automated accounts continue appearing in official Deathmatch servers, there is still work to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do_If_Deathmatch_Is_Full_of_Bots\"><\/span>What Should You Do If Deathmatch Is Full of Bots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enter an official Deathmatch server that is clearly dominated by suspicious automated accounts, the easiest option is usually to leave and find another server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also report accounts displaying obvious suspicious behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your main goal is warming up rather than earning Profile XP, community Deathmatch servers can be another option because they are privately operated and often have more active moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-community-servers\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CS2 Community Servers guide<\/a> explains how to find and join them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1826\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server.webp\" alt=\"CS2 community Deathmatch server browser\" class=\"wp-image-5504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server.webp 1826w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-1536x1043.webp 1536w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-512x348.webp 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-1024x695.webp 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-920x625.webp 920w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cs2-community-deathmatch-server-1600x1087.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1826px) 100vw, 1826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_CS2_Deathmatch_Bots_Going_Away\"><\/span>Are CS2 Deathmatch Bots Going Away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably not overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as CS2 contains items with market value, there will be an incentive for people to find ways of generating those items automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that Valve has already shown it can identify and remove farming networks at an enormous scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bad news is that even a ban involving nearly one million accounts did not completely remove farming bots from official servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, if your CS2 Deathmatch lobby suddenly feels like you are the only actual person there, there is a decent chance you have stumbled into the same bot farming problem players have been reporting throughout 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have joined an official CS2 Deathmatch server recently and felt like half the lobby was acting&hellip;","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[262],"class_list":["post-5500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-counterpedia","tag-cs2-deathmatch","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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