In Turkey, millions of players in the game Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) played by millions of players came to the agenda with striking allegations. According to rumours spreading rapidly on social media, it is claimed that the popular FPS game may be banned. This claim mobilised the players. So what is the reason behind these rumours? CS2 is banned in Turkey? Here are the details!

CS2 is banned in Turkey?

In recent days, especially on the social media platform X ‘Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is banned in Turkey? the topic is being discussed. The reason behind this is that the game’s vault opening system and Steam Community Market can be associated with gambling.

We know that there are strict laws on gambling in Turkey. This has become one of the main reasons fuelling a recent debate. Players are especially worried about the possibility of the vault opening system known as ‘lootbox’ falling under the category of illegal betting. As a matter of fact, the closure of Key-Drop, a very popular vault opening platform for CS2, for a while – although it was later reopened – was an important development that triggered these concerns.

Although CS2’s safe opening system is also under scrutiny in some countries in Europe, there is not much concern about access barriers. In Turkey, the main reason why this issue is discussed so fervently is the risks created by the gambling laws in our country. This situation further increases players’ concerns about the possibility of a ban.

There is currently no official ban decision. There has been no statement from the authorities or Valve. However, players are concerned that these rumours could trigger a general regulation of the lootbox system in the future. While the future of CS2 in Turkey remains uncertain, eyes are turned to official statements.

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