The Gun that Broke CS:GO

Since the dawn of Counter-Strike, the game has revolved around two guns: the AK-47 and the M4A4. But for a few crazy months, that changed. The AUG meta helped Finnish hopefuls become superstars, and brought down veteran players who failed to adapt. And all it took was one, tiny price cut. How is it possible that a gun with so much potential had been overlooked for so long? Simply put, the AUG was a buried treasure, hidden in plain sight. Written by: Alina Sotula (@ASotula) Edited by: Kyle Matthews