Valve to Add X-Ray Case Scanner for Players in Germany in CS2

Valve is preparing a new change for Counter-Strike 2 players in Germany. The developers plan to introduce a special X-Ray case scanner feature that will allow players to see which skin is inside a case before opening it.

With this system, a player will be able to scan a case and find out which item will drop from it. After seeing the result, the user can decide whether to purchase a key to open the case or refuse to do so. This means players will know in advance whether it is worth spending money on opening the case.

The introduction of this feature is most likely related to German regulations regarding loot boxes and in-game purchases. A similar system is already used in France, where players can also preview case contents using an X-Ray mechanism.

At the same time, some European countries have even stricter rules. For example, in the Netherlands and Belgium, opening cases in Counter-Strike is completely prohibited by law because the mechanics are considered similar to gambling.

Under the new rules, a player will only be able to scan one case at a time. To use the feature again, the previously scanned case must first be opened. Additionally, the item obtained from such a case cannot be sold on the Steam Marketplace.

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Earlier, Valve also introduced another change to Counter-Strike 2: players were allowed to use skins listed for sale on the Steam Marketplace before actually purchasing them. These updates demonstrate that the developers continue to adapt the game to different regional laws and regulations.