CS2 MM is Dead – Cheaters Run Wild and Valve Doesn't Give a Damn
EDIT 04/03/2025:
Many of you talking about MM being ok, I'm talking about Premier mode 10k to 20k ranks only basically.
And no, I do not call for "cheaters" every match I've been playing, I just see that is statistically getting worse by my perspective
OG Post:
Let’s be real here. In 2025, a multi-billion dollar game like CS2 still can’t handle cheaters, and VAC is a joke. Even the most basic stuff like Osiris and stupid injectors goes completely undetected, and don’t even get me started on the premium cheaters using kernel-level hacks—they’re spinning without a care in the world.
Wallhacks are 100% undetected, and at this point, it feels like almost everyone is running some kind of cheat. Matchmaking is completely dead. If you want a clean experience, you have to play FaceIT. But here’s the real kicker: on Windows 11, you’re forced to enable Memory Integrity just to play FaceIT, which tanks performance and stability by 20%.
And here’s the part that really drives me insane:
I’ve been stuck at 19k rating for who knows how long now. I was so close to 20k, but every single time I get these ridiculous matches where we’re up 8-0, and suddenly they make a god-tier comeback and win 8-13. Every. Damn. Time. It just doesn’t feel legit anymore.
So now I have two choices:
- Playing MM and dealing with cheaters possibly ruining many matches.
- Playing FaceIT but suffer a performance hit just to use their anti-cheat and/or VBS.
Why is Valve not addressing this? Every update focuses on useless cases and skins while CS2’s integrity crumbles. Meanwhile, games with actual anti-cheats like VALORANT manages to do a way better job.
Is anyone actually having a clean experience in ranked?
The transition from CS:GO to CS2 brought major changes—some good, some incomplete. One major gap? Anti-cheat.
- VAC is sh1:T. Osiris and even basic stuff still undetected.
- AImbots openly ruining games with no fear of bans.
- Wallhack-as-a-Requirement. It’s no longer “some” players cheating—it’s most players at high ranks.
At this point, CS2 MM feels unplayable. This isn’t just bad luck—it’s a so damn clear pattern.
Third-Party Services Are Doing Valve’s Job
FaceIT has better anti-cheat, live moderation, and real consequences for cheaters.
- FaceIT bans instantly if someone gets caught.
- Their anti-cheat requires kernel access, but at least it works.
- Their reports are actually reviewed.
So why isn’t Valve stepping up? CS2 is a brand-new game. This was their chance to introduce real-time moderation, a more aggressive AC, or at least a clearer policy on enforcement.
Overwatch, Trust Factor, and the Transparency Black Hole
Remember Overwatch? It helped in CS:GO, but was slow and ineffective against advanced cheats. What’s Valve’s plan for CS2? Are they improving it? Expanding it? Killing it? Nobody knows—because they don’t communicate. But I just think they've killed it.
Same with Trust Factor.
- It’s a black box. We don’t know what impacts it.
- It clearly isn’t filtering cheaters properly.
- It needs to be more transparent and reward clean players.
It Seems like THE MORE YOU WIN, the more the trust factor wants to TEST YOU, high K/D --> 90% cheater.
One of the biggest frustrations isn’t just that cheaters exist—it’s that Valve stays silent.
- Where are the ban wave stats? Riot and Ubisoft publish their data—Valve doesn’t.
- Where’s the roadmap? Are they working on better detection? New moderation tools?
- Why prioritize cases and skins over core gameplay integrity?
They don’t have to reveal technical details—just show the community that action is being taken.
What Can We Do?
- Spam Post clips & discussions. Visibility forces action.
- Support constructive feedback threads. A united, rational voice is harder to ignore.
- Content creators & pros need to step up. Their reach can pressure Valve into responding.
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Final Thoughts
It’s easy to say "Valve doesn’t care", but that won’t fix the game. What will? Pressure. Transparency. Real solutions.
We love CS. That’s why we’re pissed off. That’s why we need change. And that’s why Valve needs to step up—NOW.
Thanks for the attention, idgaf if it's useless or what writing all this I just wanted to say something about it.
