Is Counter-Strike 2 focusing on the wrong priorities?

In this video I talk about some of the biggest issues players are experiencing right now .unbalanced matchmaking, cheaters in Premier, bot lobbies, and the lack of meaningful progression. At the same time, the CS2 ecosystem seems more focused on cases and skins than fixing the core competitive experience.

CS became the biggest FPS because of gameplay, esports, and competition not just skins. So the real question is: are Valve focusing on the right things?

Let me know your experience in the comments. Have you run into cheaters or unfair matches recently?