Counter-Strike: GO Arsenal Modes Revealed

Valve has just announced that Counter Strike: Global Offensive will be getting a new mode when the game launches next year. 'Arsenal Mode' is based on the popular Counter-Strike: Source mod called Gun Game. Arsenal: Arms Race & Arsenal: Demolition will 'add eight new maps and expand on the classic Counter Strike gameplay. CS:GO is set for an extensive beta, and 2012 release date on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

September 22, 2011 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the new game modes for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO).

Targeted for release via Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and Steam (for PC and Mac) in early 2012, CS: GO will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched 12 years ago.

Arsenal Mode is based on the popular Counter-Strike: Source mod Gun Game. "Arsenal: Arms Race" and "Arsenal: Demolition" add eight new maps and expand on the classic Counter-Strike gameplay.

Valve is working directly with creators of Gun Game to create Arsenal Mode. "We are excited that Valve reached out and is working with us to ensure Arsenal Mode is the best version of Gun Game.", Michael Barr project lead of Gun Game.