Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 named in Valve loot box lawsuit

Polygon

by Claire Lewis

February 26, 2026

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Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 named in Valve loot box lawsuit

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against gaming giant Valve, accusing the company of engaging in "illegal gambling" through its loot box system. The suit, filed in Manhattan state court, targets popular games like *Counter-Strike 2*, *Dota 2*, and *Team Fortress 2*, which feature loot boxes that players purchase with real money. These virtual items promise rewards but offer no guaranteed outcome, leading the attorney general to argue that they amount to a form of gambling that preys on children and adolescents. Loot boxes have long been a point

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Originally published on Polygon on 2/26/2026