Valve Files Motion to Dismiss New York Counter-Strike Loot Box Lawsuit, Compares Item Cases to Baseball Cards

Valve has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by New York Attorney General Letitia James in February 2026. The case claims that Counter-Strike 2 weapon cases amount to unregulated gambling. Valve's legal team at Milbank LLP submitted the motion, which is currently being considered by New York Supreme Court Justice Nancy Bannon.