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Now live — V0.3.8, Matchmaking system

LEGACY
LAUNCH

A community-run platform bringing classic Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Late 2015 build back online. Low-latency dedicated servers, a working inventory system, frequent patches, and one launcher that handles accounts, anti-cheat, and matchmaking — so you can just hit play.

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Matchmaking UI preview

Matchmaking

Native matchmaking, no third-party clients

Queue solo or with friends and get matched onto the nearest low-latency dedicated server. Ready checks, map veto, and team balancing all run through the same launcher — nothing extra to install, nothing to configure.

  • Region-based server selection
  • Skill-based matchmaking with visible rank
  • Custom lobbies for scrims and community servers

What you get

Everything the old client had — plus the parts that were missing

Dedicated servers

Low-latency infrastructure across multiple regions, monitored around the clock.

Working inventory

Skins, cases, behave the way you remember — fully persistent per account.

Anti-cheat protection

Kernel-level detection running quietly in the background so matches stay fair.

Frequent patches

Balance updates, bug fixes, and community-requested changes shipped regularly.

Steam-like overlay

Friends list, chat, and quick server switching without leaving the game.

Few clicks to play

Install the launcher, log in, hit play — no config files, no manual setup.

Get started

Download the launcher

One installer gets you the launcher, the anti-cheat, and access to every dedicated server. Pick your platform below.

  1. 1Run the installer and let it finish updating.
  2. 2Sign in with a LegacyLaunch account (or create one — it's free).
  3. 3Pick a server and hit Play.

Questions

FAQ

No. LegacyLaunch is an independent, community-run project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation.

Requirements are listed on the download page and installer. Check there for the current setup steps before you install.

Yes. Inventories, ranks, and match history are tied to your account and persist through patches. We announce any exceptions ahead of time on the status page.

A lightweight client-side service runs alongside the game to detect common cheat methods, backed by server-side statistical checks. It only runs while the game is active.

Check the Status page first for known incidents. If nothing's listed, reach out through the support channel linked in the launcher's Help menu.

Live

System status

All systems operational — updated

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Inventory & trading degraded sync, ETA 20m Degraded
Launcher auth checking… Checking…
90-day uptime 99.83%