List of All Operations in CS:GO
January 13, 2025
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has Operations. It’s a DLC, a massive pack of additional (some, time-limited) content. Each Operation Update introduced new maps, modes and skins. All Operations are made by the game developer, Valve. These updates help keep the game popular and alive. Players also get the opportunity to refresh emotions and impressions. Skinpock Blog presents a list of all Operations in CS:GO with dates and each case and collection an Operation provided.
Operation Payback was the first-ever operation introduced in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). It served as a community-driven initiative to support map creators while offering players access to curated, high-quality community maps in official matchmaking.
- Launch Date: April 25, 2013
- End Date: August 31, 2013
- Operation Pass Cost: $5.99 USD
Community Maps: Players gained access to a pool of popular, community-created maps. These maps were carefully selected for their quality and gameplay experience.
- Museum
- Downtown
- Thunder
- Favela
- Motel
- Seaside
- Library
Operation Pass Benefits:
- Exclusive access to Payback maps in official matchmaking.
- A special Operation Payback Coin was awarded to participants as a badge of honor. The coin had three upgradeable tiers (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) based on player activity during the operation.
Operation Bravo in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was a community-driven operation released on September 19, 2013, and ended on January 20, 2014. It was one of the first operations to feature both community-made maps and official in-game rewards.
Community Maps:
- Agency
- Siege
- Ali
- Cache
- Chinatown
- Gwalior
- Ruins
- Seaside
- Cobblestone
- Overpass
- These maps could be played on dedicated servers during the operation.
Operation Bravo Pass:
- Players could purchase the pass to participate in the operation.
- It granted access to exclusive mission campaigns and additional features.
Exclusive Rewards:
- Operation Bravo Cases: These cases contained unique weapon skins, including those from the Bravo Collection (e.g., the AK-47 | Fire Serpent).
- Bravo Coin: Players who completed certain objectives earned the Operation Bravo Coin, which could be upgraded.
Operation Phoenix, introduced on February 20, 2014, was the third operation in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), following Operation Bravo.
It featured eight community-voted maps from previous operations, selected based on popularity. Players could purchase an Operation Phoenix pass for $2.99 USD, granting access to these maps and an Operation Phoenix bronze coin. The operation was initially set to conclude on June 4, 2014, but was extended to June 11, 2014.
The maps included in Operation Phoenix were:
- Cache (Defusal)
- Motel (Hostage)
- Seaside (Defusal)
- Downtown (Hostage)
- Thunder (Hostage)
- Ali (Defusal)
- Favela (Defusal)
- Agency (Hostage)
Some of the CS community’s favorite skins have been added to the game with Operation Phoenix. For example, iconic skins such as AWP Asiimov, AK-47 Redline, and USP-S Guardian are obtained from these cases.
Operation Breakout was a major event in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), launched by Valve on July 1, 2014, and running until October 2, 2014. It was the third major operation in CS:GO, following Operations Payback and Bravo. Here's an overview of Operation Breakout:
Introduced the Operation Breakout Weapon Case, which included unique weapon skins like the Butterfly Knife and popular skins such as:
P90 | Asiimov
- M4A1-S | Cyrex
- Glock-18 | Water Elemental
Operation Breakout Maps:
Black Gold
- Castle
- Insertion
- Mist
- Overgrown
- Rush
Butterfly Knife: This operation marked the debut of the Butterfly Knife, a highly sought-after and iconic knife in CS:GO.
Operation Breakout was a landmark event for CS:GO, solidifying the popularity of operations and introducing features that became staples in future events, like missions and weapon case rewards. The Butterfly Knife remains one of the most iconic knife skins in the game to date.
Operation Vanguard was a significant in-game event in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), introduced by Valve in November 2014. It was one of the many operations in CS:GO that provided players with new content, challenges, and rewards. Here's an overview of what Operation Vanguard.
Maps:
- Backalley
- Workout
- Bazaar
- Facade
- Marquis
- Season
- Train
New Case:
- Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
With this CS2 Operation, players were able to complete 84 different missions. It becomes easier to obtain coins as you complete missions and play in collection maps.
Skins:
AK-47 Wasteland Rebel, P2000 Fire Elemental, M4A1-S Basilisk M4A4 Griffin
Operation Bloodhound was a large-scale event in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), launched on May 26, 2015, and ran until October 1, 2015. This was part of Valve's series of Operations, which are limited-time events that introduce new gameplay features, maps, and community involvement.
Here’s a breakdown of Operation Bloodhound:
Maps:
- Agency
- Resort
- Zoo
- Log
- Rails
- Season
- Introduced the Bloodhound Weapon Case, which featured new skins created by the community.
- It included 16 skins, such as the M4A1-S Hyper Beast and the AK-47 Aquamarine Revenge.
Operation Wildfire was a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) operation launched by Valve on February 17, 2016. It was the 7th operation introduced in the game and brought new content and features, as well as community-created maps. Here's an overview:
New Maps:
Cruise
- Coast
- Empire
- Mikla
- Royal
- Santorini
- Tulip
Here are some famous skins from the Operation: AK-47 Fuel Injector, M4A4 The Battlestar, Desert Eagle Kumicho Dragon and AWP Elite Build.
Operation Hydra was a significant event in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) that ran from May 23, 2017, to November 13, 2017. It was a major operation that introduced new gameplay elements, maps, and rewards. Here's an overview of what made Operation Hydra unique.
New maps: Agency, Insertion (Hostage); Austria, Black Gold, Lite, Shipped, Thrill (C4).
Hydra CaseA new weapon case featuring skins designed by the community was introduced. Notable skins included:
- AK-47 | Orbit Mk01
- AWP | Oni Taiji
- M4A4 | Hellfire
Operation Shattered Web is an event that was released in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) on November 18, 2019, and it introduced several significant additions to the game. It was the first operation in CS:GO to feature Agent skins, along with a variety of other features like new maps, weapon skins, stickers, and graffiti.
Maps:
- Agency
- Austria
- Black Gold
- Insertion
- Lite
- Shipped
- Thrill
Operation Shattered Web marked a significant shift in how CS:GO operations were structured, particularly with the inclusion of the battle pass system. It laid the foundation for subsequent operations, blending mission-based progression with cosmetic rewards to engage players.
Operation Broken Fang began on December 3, 2020, and ended on March 29, 2021. Again, with a Battle Pass worth $15. Eight maps, a case, three new collections, two new game modes, two sticker packs, a patch set, and graffiti.
New Maps:
- Ancient, С4
- Engage, С4
- Apollo, hostages
- Elysion, Wingman
- Guard, Wingman
- Frostbite, Danger Zone
- Autumn Harvest, co-op
- Cultivating Trouble, co-op
This Operation was remembered by skin lovers for the following beauties: M4A1-S Printstream, Glock-18 Neo-Noir, M4A4 Cyber Security, AK-47 X-Ray, M4A1-S Welcome to the Jungle, AK-47 Panthera onca, AWP Fade and M4A1-S Blue Phosphor.
Operation Riptide is a major operation for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) released by Valve on September 21, 2021. It introduced a variety of new features, gameplay changes, and content for players. Here's a summary of its key elements:
New Maps:
- Operation Riptide added several maps across various game modes, such as:
- County (Danger Zone)
- Basalt (Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch)
- Ravine (Wingman)
- Extraction (Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch)
End of Operation:
Operation Riptide officially concluded on February 20, 2022, but its impact on the game's content and mechanics is still felt in various updates.
Let me know if you'd like more details about a specific aspect of Operation Riptide!
The last/most recent Operation in CS:GO was released in September 2021. It was Operation Riptide.
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