The Copenhagen 2024 Major Update
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The Copenhagen 2024 Major update is Valve's grand re-entry into the Major circuit under the Counter-Strike 2 banner — and it's a big deal. After months of open, closed, and regional qualifiers that whittled hundreds of hopeful rosters down to just 24 elite teams, the PGL Copenhagen Major kicks off March 17th.
This is the first CS2 Major in history, which alone gives everything attached to it a historic, collector-tier significance. The update ships the dedicated Copenhagen Major Hub, centralizing the Viewer Pass, Pick'Em Challenge, Souvenirs, and the incoming wave of Team and Player stickers all in one place.
For traders and collectors, this is one of the most commercially significant CS2 updates to date — not because of sweeping gameplay changes, but because of the sheer volume of limited-time items entering the ecosystem simultaneously.
New Skins & Collections
There are no new weapon skins or cases introduced in this update — the Copenhagen Major is built around tournament-specific collectibles rather than a traditional skin drop. The headline items are the Copenhagen 2024 Souvenir Packages, which drop during the tournament and contain souvenir versions of existing collection skins autographed by the players who made the highlight play.
Souvenir packages from a first-ever CS2 Major carry an inherent historical premium, and the ones tied to standout players or championship-winning moments will almost certainly command serious long-term value. Team and Player stickers are listed as 'coming soon' within the Hub, meaning the full sticker catalog wasn't live at launch — collectors should watch for that drop closely, as holo and gold variants from Major winners historically appreciate the most.
The Copenhagen 2024 Viewer Pass itself is the entry ticket to the rewards ecosystem, and while the pass isn't a skin, it's the key to unlocking coin upgrades and leaderboard participation that serious collectors will want on their accounts.
Gameplay & System Changes
The single most impactful change in this update — and one that's genuinely player-friendly — is the decoupling of Pick'Em participation from the Viewer Pass requirement. Previously, you needed an active pass just to place picks, which created a paywall around a feature that drives a huge amount of community engagement.
Now, any Prime account can place picks for free. That said, Valve isn't giving everything away: you still need an active pass to complete stage challenges, earn rewards, and upgrade your Copenhagen 2024 Coin.
It's a smart compromise that broadens the funnel without gutting the monetization. The Major Hub itself is a UI addition worth noting — having a centralized tournament dashboard is a quality-of-life improvement over how Major content was historically scattered across the store and inventory screens.
There are no gameplay, map, or anti-cheat changes bundled into this update; it's purely a tournament content and feature drop.
Market Impact — Trader's Take
From a trading perspective, act fast on Viewer Passes if you're planning to participate in challenges — passes must be activated before each stage begins, and missing a stage window means missing rewards permanently. The Copenhagen 2024 Souvenir Packages are the real long-term play here.
First CS2 Major souvenirs are a once-ever opportunity; even mid-tier drops will likely hold value better than equivalent Souvenir packages from later Majors simply due to the historical novelty. Focus on packages featuring AWP, AK-47, and M4 variants from popular collections — those have historically been the most liquid souvenir skins.
On the sticker side, wait for the full Team and Player sticker catalog to drop before committing capital. Prices on Major stickers typically spike at announcement, dip mid-tournament as supply flows in, then recover post-Major once supply is capped.
The winning team's stickers — especially holos and autographs from the MVP — are the safest long-hold bet. Existing cases and collections see minimal direct impact from this update, though broader community engagement around the Major tends to lift overall market volume, which can be a good window to move mid-tier inventory you've been sitting on.
Official Patch Notes
From the official CS2 Steam blog — read on Steam
Today we're shipping the all-new Copenhagen Major Hub, where you can find the Pick'Em Challenge, the Copenhagen 2024 Viewer Pass, Souvenirs, and (coming soon) Team and Player stickers. 50% of the proceeds from tournament items are shared with players and organizations.
Playing the Pick'Em Challenge with an active pass will give you a chance to upgrade your Copenhagen 2024 Coin and earn extra Souvenir Packages. You'll also show up on the Active Pass Leaderboard, where you can compare your Pick'Em Challenge performance to your friends.
In the past, you needed an active pass to play the Pick'Em game. No more! Now, everyone with Prime status can place their picks for free. However, to complete challenges and earn rewards from each event stage, you'll have to activate your pass before the stage begins.
So place your picks and get ready to cheer for your favorite teams. The PGL Copenhagen 2024 Major is almost here!