„Prepare for a massive market crash” CS2’s new trade protection feature concerns fans

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Today, I’m thrilled to dive back into the world of Counter-Strike 2 with the release of Season 3! Known for being SteamDB’s top dog in terms of player numbers, this update is bound to make waves. There are some tweaks to the gameplay mechanics, and we bid farewell to Anubis while welcoming Overpass into the fray. However, there’s one modification that might just outshine them all!

Counter-Strike 2’s new anti-scam feature has players concerned it could crash the market

For players of Counter-Strike 2, an issue that frequently arises is the presence of scams and hackers, primarily due to the game’s extensive in-game trading system. This unique feature has led to the development of a large economy where various items such as weapon skins and stickers can be traded. Some players are even prepared to pay generously for desirable items. Unfortunately, with money involved, there will always be individuals looking to exploit others. Players should exercise caution to avoid being swindled in scams that could lead to them losing access to their account, allowing a scammer to profit from their in-game items. Additionally, some scammers might create fake items to swap for genuine ones. Previous rumors have suggested that the series has been used as a cover for money laundering activities.

In an attempt to safeguard player’s Counter-Strike items, Valve has unveiled a novel feature. From the Steam news hub, “Today, we are launching a new security measure for your Counter-Strike items. If you find yourself in an unfortunate situation where you lose access to your account or fall victim to a scam by an unscrupulous user, you can revert all Counter-Strike item trades from the past week.” This feature is accessible on the Trade History page of your Steam Account, and it allows you to review your recent trades as well. For more information about how this works, visit Steam’s FAQ page.

On the “Discussions” section of the Steam community, certain users are voicing concerns about a recent update that limits the ability to trade items. When an item is marked as “Trade Protected,” it cannot be traded again for a week. Once this seven-day period ends, the protection is removed. However, if you choose to reverse the trade protection to reclaim your items, “your account will face trading and Steam Market restrictions for 30 days to prevent future security issues” according to the Steam FAQ.

One significant concern that people have is whether this could affect financial transactions in online games. To put it simply, if someone pays real money for an in-game item, what measures are in place to prevent them from receiving the payment but then undoing the transaction to keep their money and get the item back? Some users on Reddit are advising caution, suggesting that a significant market crash might occur.

At the moment I’m writing, the fresh season and its innovative characteristic have just been accessible for approximately an hour. This is still unfolding, so we’ll need to observe the community’s response. Over the next few days or weeks, there could be further updates to this tale.

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2025-07-16 04:32