How to Make Money on CS2

From the early days of World Cyber Games up until this point where Counter-Strike is now the household name in the realm of gaming culture, people have been wondering and speculating whether video games can become a source of income. Haven’t we all heard countless complaints from our parents that we’re wasting time playing games and should rather focus on something useful? Well, in this guide, we’ll unveil the many ways to make money on CS2, turning your childhood passion into a profitable hobby. 

Is CS2 a Good Way To Earn Money?

The successor of CS:GO is more like an ecosystem, rather than just a game. There are lots of angles gamers and non-gamers can approach CS2 to make some coins. There are multiple facets of income, some of which you may not even think about at first glance.

When we’re talking about earning money in CS2, the first thing that comes to mind for the majority is skin trading or an esports career. It’s not so strange, considering the amount of hype around events like CS:GO Majors, ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier, and other tournaments that end up drawing hundreds of thousands if not millions of viewers. All of these events also bring new cases with brand-new skins, meaning that the players get the chance to test their luck by opening cases.

CS2 is a good way to earn money if you know enough about the state of the market and trading in general, as it is the most reliable way for a regular non-gifted-by-Gods-of-FPS player to make some money by investing in a couple of good skins. You just have to play your cards right. 

Aside from trading, there are multiple ways of making a profit in Counter-Strike 2. However, the difficulty of these routes varies, and so does the amount of potential figures in your check.

If you’re a sociable person, you might want to try streaming, if you’re witty and venturous, then skin betting is your lane, and if you happen to be a god-tier player ready to crush FPL, then you may want to find an organization for your skill expression. Let’s take a closer look at those pathways.

CS2 proves to be a good platform to earn real money

Best Ways to Make Money on CS2

Delve with us into the different ways of making bank in CS2. But don’t think it will be an easy ride.

Trading and Selling CS2 Skins

Skin trading is considered by many to be the easiest way of making money in Counter-Strike 2. Any regular player with a verified Steam account can purchase a certain weapon skin at a low price and flip it at a higher price. The secret to good skin trading is finding the best timing for buying and selling. For example, right now the market is a bit in shambles due to issues in CS2 at the start.

However, those who are old enough to remember how CS:GO started at the launch and in the first few months probably realize that the prices will get back to normal eventually. Many players are trying to seize the moment and buy skins at a low price right now in hopes of making a profit shortly. 

Players can choose between the Steam marketplace or third-party platforms like ShadowPay to buy and sell skins, with the latter being a better option for players if they want to withdraw money they’ve made instead of keeping it on Steam balance, being only useful for buying games and cosmetics. 

How to make money on cs2 aside from skin trading?

Exploring Case Openings and Item Drops

Anyone familiar with Counter-Strike knows about case openings. The way it works is that you receive a case or a weapon skin occasionally for playing CS2 so that you can either sell these cases and skins or use them. The major change between CS:GO and CS2 is that these drops are more regular and rewarding thanks to the implementation of the weekly care package.

The cases in CS2 can be used to unlock a skin from their respective collections, with a small chance of receiving an extremely rare red skin or knife and gloves. However, you’ll need a key for each opening, so it’s always better to try to open rare cases first. Usually, cases aren’t worth much and cost about a dollar or less, but there’s always a chance of getting a $10 case that you can eventually sell.

You have to be careful with openings, as the chances of finding rare high-quality skins before running out of money are pretty slim. However, if you know your limits, have a good strategy, and know when to stop, this way of making money can prove profitable.

Case openings are risky, but you can get a rare skin or even a knife

Participating in eSports Tournaments

 If you happen to 1v9 every Faceit game and your game sense is on another level, then you may want to try for a small B- or C-tier organization in your region. Make a few highlights of your best plays and publish them on YouTube, participate in every local LAN tournament, and make sure to head for a tryout if there’s one in your area.

These local tournaments don’t usually bring big paychecks. Still, you’ll get a chance to be seen by the organizations and coaches in your region, which may eventually lead to your first contract. You can also stream on Twitch to get noticed but to get a contract from even a C-tier organization, you have to be a phenomenal CS player with impeccable aim, a tactical mind, and great game sense.

Oftentimes, players get noticed from their streams on Twitch or YouTube, and that’s our next way of making money in CS2 in the list.

Becoming a CS2 pro is extremely hard even for skilled players

Streaming and Content Creation

The streaming culture has been on a steep rise for the past 5 years, and CS2 is no exception. Platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Gaming, Rumble, and Kick allow players to stream their gameplay in competitive games and make money through various sources like donations, subscriptions, ad revenue, and brand deals. 

Many content creators stream on Twitch and also create entertaining videos for their YouTube channels, to appeal to larger audiences. Moreover, many CS2 pros and CS:GO legends like s1mple, pashaBiceps, device, Twistzz, and Shroud make top dollar from their streams. If you happen to have charisma, and social skills and you’re at least semi-decent in CS2, you may want to try the streaming angle. 

To have a good streaming career, you’re going to have to show a persona and charisma

What is the Most Reliable Way to Make Money on CS2?

While all the methods mentioned above offer potential income of various sizes, skin trading is arguably the most reliable way of making money with CS2. By trading cs2 skins you don’t have to wait for years to gain a sizable audience for a streaming career or spend all your time grinding to get a contract from a small organization.

The consistency you get from trading skins is way better than with other ways of making money in CS2. However, you may want to improve your knowledge of the market and all things CS2-related. 

Skin trading allows making money in CS:GO and CS2 even for average players

Wrapping Up!

Making money in CS2 is not something inconceivable, as many players, traders, streamers, and casual fans are getting paid for various activities related to the game. No other esports title allows you to earn money in so many areas of expertise – the opportunities are plentiful. With the right strategy, knowledge base, and a touch of luck, you could start earning money in CS2 or even turn your life around. Visit our blog for more tips and insights on maximizing your earnings in the CS2 ecosystem.