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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Operations''' are limited-time events in Counter-Strike that introduce new content, missions, maps, and rewards. They are among the most anticipated updates in the Counter-Strike community.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
Operations are seasonal content updates that typically last 3-4 months. Players can purchase an Operation Pass to access exclusive missions, earn stars, and unlock rewards including weapon skins, stickers, and other cosmetic items. Operations also introduce new community-made maps to the official map pool.<br />
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== History of Operations ==<br />
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=== CS:GO Operations ===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"<br />
! Operation !! Release Date !! Duration !! Key Features<br />
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| '''Operation Payback''' || Apr 2013 || 3 months || First operation; community map support<br />
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| '''Operation Bravo''' || Sep 2013 || 4 months || Bravo Case; new maps<br />
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| '''Operation Phoenix''' || Feb 2014 || 3 months || Phoenix Case; classic map returns<br />
|-<br />
| '''Operation Breakout''' || Jul 2014 || 3 months || Mission system introduced; Butterfly Knife<br />
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| '''Operation Vanguard''' || Nov 2014 || 4 months || Campaign missions; two mission tracks<br />
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| '''Operation Bloodhound''' || May 2015 || 4 months || Falchion Knife; extensive missions<br />
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| '''Operation Wildfire''' || Feb 2016 || 4 months || Co-op Strike mission; Bowie Knife<br />
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| '''Operation Hydra''' || May 2017 || 6 months || Wingman, Weapons Expert, War Games modes<br />
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| '''Operation Shattered Web''' || Nov 2019 || 5 months || Agent skins introduced; star rewards system<br />
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| '''Operation Broken Fang''' || Dec 2020 || 5 months || Retakes mode; Broken Fang Gloves; stat tracking<br />
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| '''Operation Riptide''' || Sep 2021 || 5 months || Short Competitive matches; new agent models<br />
|}<br />
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== Typical Operation Content ==<br />
* '''New maps''' — Community-created maps added temporarily to matchmaking<br />
* '''Missions''' — Weekly challenges earning stars for rewards<br />
* '''Exclusive skins''' — Operation-only weapon skins and collections<br />
* '''Reward tracks''' — Star-based progression with cosmetic rewards<br />
* '''New game modes''' — Sometimes introduces or highlights specific modes<br />
* '''Exclusive cases''' — Limited-time weapon cases<br />
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== Stars and Rewards ==<br />
Modern operations use a star-based reward system:<br />
* Complete weekly missions to earn stars<br />
* Spend stars on rewards from a reward track<br />
* Higher-tier rewards require more stars<br />
* Rewards include agent skins, weapon skins, sticker capsules, and patches<br />
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== Operations in CS2 ==<br />
As of the CS2 era, Valve has been experimitting with new seasonal content formats. The operation model may evolve to fit CS2's updated platform, with new content delivery methods and reward systems.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Counter-Strike 2]] — Current game<br />
* [[Counter-Strike History]] — Full timeline<br />
* [[Skins]] — Cosmetic items<br />
* [[Agents]] — Character skins first introduced in operations<br />
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[[Category:History]]<br />
[[Category:Counter-Strike]]<br />
[[Category:Events]]</div>
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