Valve initiated a significant VAC ban wave in Counter-Strike 2, targeting at least 26,000 accounts.

The majority of the bans were VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) related.

Following the ban wave, many players have reported a noticeable decrease in encounters with cheaters.

Persistent cheating issues, especially in Premier mode, had led players to third-party sites with stricter anti-cheat measures before the ban wave.

The community is hopeful that Valve's enforcement will result in a sustainable reduction of cheaters, particularly improving the experience in Premier mode.