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Counter-Strike 2 might be about to level up its chicken game… literally.

Dataminer Maksim “Gabe Follower” Poletayev recently dove into CS2’s game files and came back with some clucking wild finds. According to his discoveries, the game now contains animations for inspecting an egg, petting a chicken, and even holding a full-sized chook in your hands. Yep, your favourite casual match chicken might soon be more than just a wandering mascot.

Eggs, Auctions, and Virtual Pets

The files also reference something called a “secret auction” in the Armory. Instead of just buying an item outright, players will be able to bid using “stars” for limited edition loot. It’s a blind auction, you won’t see what other players are bidding, and the highest bidder when the timer runs out wins. Bid too low, and not only will you miss out, but you’ll lose the stars you wagered (unless you back out before the clock hits zero).

One of the more bizarre rewards? Chicken eggs. But these aren’t just static items. According to Gabe Follower, each egg will go through three stages: egg, chick, and adult chicken. When your chicken hatches, it’ll have a unique pattern generated just for your account, making your pet one of a kind. You’ll be able to feed it, pet it, plonk it on the ground, and even show it off in your main menu.

How This Mirrors Valorant’s “Flex”

If you’ve been playing Valorant recently, you might notice a familiar vibe here. Riot’s shooter introduced “Flex” in patch v10.00, cosmetic items you can equip and use in matches via the Expressions Wheel. While Flex in Valorant aren’t living, breathing pets, they do share the same concept of giving players more personality and flair outside of traditional skins.

VALORANT Flex

Image Credit: Riot Games

In both cases, these features are about more than just cosmetics, they’re about player expression. Whether you’re raising a one-of-a-kind chicken in CS2 or whipping out your favourite Flex in Valorant, the goal is to inject more fun and individuality into the game experience.

Why This Matters

Counter-Strike has always been a game about precision, skill, and serious competition. But the addition of something light-hearted like chicken pets could be a sign that Valve is looking to match other shooters in giving players more personalisation tools. It’s also a clever way to keep players engaged, after all, who’s going to skip matches when they’ve got a baby chicken to raise?

Whether you think this is genius or just plain silly, one thing’s certain: if these leaks are legit, CS2’s chickens are about to become a whole lot more than just background noise.