Certain weapons and items can be purchased with points that are gained by getting kills, completing objectives, etc.Ĭounter-Strike Online includes classic Counter-Strike modes and added more. These weapons usually expire after a certain amount of time but sometimes can be purchased permanently during a promotion. A variety of other special items can also be bought with in-game points as well.Ĭounter-Strike Online itself is free to play, but some weapons are bought using points purchased with real money. Most special weapons, skins, power-ups, etc. Most of the weapons are 'locked' by default, so virtual cash or in-game points are essential to purchase them.
The game features a variety of additions over the international Counter-Strike, such as the introduction of female characters, numerous new weapons and skins for previous weapons.