Clan tags were not only a fun way of injecting some flair into your CS:GO name but also served as a good way to remind your friends and enemies of your clan association. With the release of CS2, fans have been wondering if this feature was able to make the transition to the new game. Let’s find out!
Can You Add Your Clan Tag In CS2?
Currently, CS2 doesn’t allow players to add clan tags with their names. This limitation was first noticed by beta testers when they found themselves unable to add their Steam group names as tags next to their in-game names.
Apart from being confused about Valve’s decision to exclude this fun feature, many players were quick to find out that they wouldn’t be able to use the Leetify Steam clan tag to get free access to Leetify Pro.
This revelation has indeed disappointed the CS community, with many fearful of the feature’s permanent removal from the game. Let’s have a look at what we know regarding its addition to CS2.
Will Clan Tags Be Added To CS2?
Valve has yet to provide an official statement regarding the inclusion of clan tags in CS2, but all signs point towards this feature making its return in the near future, and there’s evidence to back it up.
Most notably, the cl_clanid console command, which allows you to set up your clan tag in CS:GO, can be found within the game files of CS2. This practice of keeping unused features in CS2 game files is not a one-off incident, as can be seen in the case of certain missing maps in the game.
Therefore, the most reasonable explanation for the absence of clan tags from the game is that their integration was just not on the game devs’ priority list. It’s worth noting that with the release of CS2, the game has undergone a transition to a new engine, and as a result, several in-game features, such as the Danger Zone game mode, are likely still in development.
So, for now, patience is key as we wait for Valve to dish out new updates. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the potential return of clan tags to Counter-Strike.
Should Clan Tags Return In CS2?
Clan tags in CS2 have been used for various purposes, ranging from players showcasing their support for their favorite pro team to them letting others know what TV show they’re watching. Yet, the feature’s history is plagued by misuse, as toxic players often use their tags to propagate offensive slurs or simply annoy other gamers.
It’s not surprising, therefore, that many in the CS community want the feature removed from the game permanently. However, forever banishing clan tags will do little to address CS2’s toxicity problem; we believe that implementing improved moderation practices is the more practical solution.
Conclusion
Clan tags are the perfect way to advertise your favorite Steam group or elicit some chuckles from your teammates and enemies. And there’s a high probability of the feature being added to CS2 in the foreseeable future. What are some of the funniest clan tags you’ve encountered? Let us know in the comments below!