Valve has introduced collectible chicken pets to Counter-Strike 2 through a new patch, discovered by players receiving hatchable eggs in their weekly drops rather than through official announcement. This addition represents an unconventional cosmetic feature for a competitive shooter and reflects Valve's ongoing efforts to reshape in-game economies across its titles.

Players can hatch eggs to receive one of approximately 35 different chicken variants that serve as cosmetic character additions. Notably, the chickens and their eggs are non-tradeable and non-marketable, consistent with Valve's recent push to reduce tradeable items—a strategy it has already largely implemented in Dota 2—though the status of these items may change in the future.