STRYKE
COUNTER-STRIKE 2 / PRIVATE WINDOWS CLIENT
Your next
10-man
starts here.
The community. The vetting.
A different setting to be seen.
FACEIT levels 8–10. Personally vetted.
A free trial first. $11.99/month if invited to stay.
18+ · US players · FACEIT 8–10 · No card for your trial
FORMAT, NOT LIVE PLAYER COUNTS
THE GAME / NO LOBBY OWNER NEEDED
Solo in.
Ten-man out.
Open the client. Join the queue. Let your game do the talking.
- 01
Queue
Join individually. Your place stays in the shared line while you keep STRYKE open.
- 02
Accept
Ten eligible players get a ready check. Everyone confirms before the draft starts.
- 03
Pick & ban
Two captains alternate player picks, then take turns removing maps.
- 04
Connect & compete
Join the assigned CS2 server. Staff oversees the game and records the result.
FOUNDING SESSION / SEPTEMBER 12
Be there at
the beginning.
Saturday, 2–6 p.m. Eastern. The first community session, preserved in your STRYKE history.
Open the member download →- 01
Earn Founding Crew status
Finish a qualifying verified 10-man during the session. Win or lose, participation earns your marker.
- 02
Make the session board
Your first four qualifying games score: 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw. Tied scores share a place.
- 03
Keep your first games
All qualifying session results remain in your personal history, including games after the four-game scoring limit.
- 04
Know the format
A game must start between 2 and 6 p.m. Eastern; it may finish later. One current server, 20 participants maximum, and an active free trial, membership or personal pass required. Staff controls queue availability. No deposits, stakes or cash prizes.
WHY STRYKE / A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
Bring back the game
after “one more.”
STRYKE started with a simple wish: a place for friends and serious Counter-Strike players to find a good 10-man without the friction. Make the client small. Make the queue clear. Make the names on the server matter.
We’re starting with one server and hands-on moderation. We review who joins, reward time in real matches with our own prestige system, and build around the people who keep coming back. Servers cost real money, even when the match is free to enter. Our $11.99/month membership supports the servers and a community worth returning to. Personal passes give the founding crew a fixed access period without a recurring charge. We keep the roster small, review each player and grow when the games are ready for more. Occasional free play stays part of STRYKE. See Membership for checkout availability. Money matches are not open.
STRYKE MEMBERSHIP / $11.99 PER MONTH
Know who
you queue with.
A small roster, personally reviewed by SPEARMONSTER. Let your play, communication and reliability become familiar to people who take CS2 seriously.
My membership & beta pass →- 01
Try the community free
Five verified games over seven days. No card required. Staff can extend your trial when needed.
- 02
Organized 10-mans
One shared queue, captain-picked teams and a clear map veto before you connect.
- 03
Hands-on moderation
Staff runs the sessions and handles reports. Membership never overrides community standards.
- 04
Earn your invitation
Staff reviews personality, communication, utility and ability. A strong fit earns a $11.99/month membership offer; losing a game does not automatically fail your trial.
EMBLEM DESIGN PREVIEW / NOT AN EARNED ACCOUNTYOUR HISTORY. WORN IN ARMOR.
Earn the level.
Keep the prestige.
A progression system that belongs to STRYKE. Color and armor mark prestige. Inner accents show your level band. No purchased XP. No imported rank.
Select any emblem to inspect it. 50 levels per climb. 20 prestiges. Fast early levels; a longer climb at the top. Levels reflect match experience; they are not a skill rating.
PLAYER APPLICATION / PRIVATE BETA
Bring your game.
We’ll review the rest.
Give us enough to know who’s joining the server. Choose your client password as you apply. No card needed.
- 01 / SEND YOUR DETAILSYour client account is created. Include your FACEIT profile, role, experience and availability.
- 02 / HEAR FROM THE TEAMStaff checks your FACEIT level 8–10 profile and Steam ownership, then can invite you to a free trial. Check your account for the decision.
- 03 / ENTER THE CLIENTPlay your free trial. Build a STRYKE Elo rating and receive staff feedback before a membership offer.
Already approved? Get the current release from Member download, then sign in with your STRYKE account.
First, the player.
Your real contact details and Steam identity.
BEFORE YOU QUEUE