Neymar Criticizes CS2 Developers Following Obvious AWP Miss

Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr., renowned for his skills on the pitch with Olympic gold and multiple trophies from stints at Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, is also a notable gamer. The star’s passion extends beyond the field to online gaming, where he often engages in popular titles like PUBG and Counter-Strike 2, even boasting a personalized Fortnite skin. Recently, Neymar has voiced frustrations with the newly released Counter-Strike 2, labeling it “broken” following a contentious in-game moment.

In an Instagram story that quickly gained traction, Neymar shared a clip from a Counter-Strike 2 match where he attempted a crucial AWP sniper shot from bottom mid, targeting opponents at top mid. Despite his confident aim, the shot did not register a hit, leading to his character’s demise and his team’s subsequent draw in the match. Visibly upset, Neymar tagged the game’s developer, Valve, in his post, sparking a lively discussion among the gaming community.

The story, which was reuploaded on the social media platform X, drew thousands of comments. Many users debated the legitimacy of Neymar’s claim that his shot should have hit, with a prevailing sentiment suggesting a miss, evidenced by a top comment: “Am I tripping or he actually missed there?” garnering widespread agreement.

Neymar playing CS2, misses a shot, then proceeds to make an Instagram story to his 220M followers tagging CS2 & asking for help 😭

"CS is broken, look at this… there is no way" pic.twitter.com/5BXChXTavy

— Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) April 17, 2024

Neymar’s complaint coincides with broader community grievances about CS2’s reliability. Incidents like a recent game-crashing bug and esports professional ‘dev1ce’ damaging his monitor in frustration at an international tournament highlight the game’s unstable release. Community members have also raised concerns about rampant cheating and the so-called ‘ghost bullets’ phenomenon, contributing to a growing disquiet about the game’s direction.

The episode with Neymar underscores a critical moment for Valve to address these issues, as prominent figures and everyday players alike call for enhancements to ensure the game’s integrity and playability. As the debate continues, the community eagerly awaits Valve’s response, hoping for a fix that could stabilize the beloved but troubled title.