CS2 match stuck at reconnecting, Valve hits with a new bug!
CS2 players report a new Valve bug where matches get stuck at reconnecting, preventing rejoining games and causing unfair penalties, rating loss, and competitive issues.
Counter-Strike 2 players are reporting a persistent and frustrating bug where matches get stuck at reconnecting, leaving gamers unable to re-join competitive or premier matches after disconnects or game crashes. According to multiple Reddit threads, players repeatedly lose the option to reconnect even after restarting the game or Steam, forcing them to abandon matches unfairly and suffer penalties.
Many users say that after a crash or reboot, the “Reconnect” button simply doesn’t appear, meaning they can’t get back into the match and watch their team finish — sometimes leading to rating losses or extended cooldowns. Attempts to fix the issue (like verifying game files, flushing DNS, or rebooting the network) often fail, and the match might not even show up in recent match history afterward.
This bug isn’t just a one-off glitch — multiple posts from different players suggest it’s still happening after updates, affecting various regions and match types. In some cases, players only discover the issue after they’ve already suffered penalties for abandoning due to the reconnect failure.
The CS2 community continues to urge Valve to address the issue, as it significantly impacts competitive integrity and player experience.
Solution?
Nothing you can do, valve will fix their servers soon.