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Counter Strike Global Offensive 2
Counter strike global offensive 2, a major improvement of the game in its current version, is now available. Valve has brought the well-loved FPS to their brand new Source 2 engine.
Touchstone maps will see minor changes to readability and lighting while upgraded maps will receive an overhaul that includes Source 2's physically-based rendering.
Several gameplay improvements are also on the way as well as sub-tick updates that will reduce the need for tick rates to calculate precise actions.
Gameplay
Counter-Strike Global Offensive is the most recent installment in the cult Counter-Strike series, and offers the same gameplay that has defined the genre. It was developed using Valve's Source 2 Engine and features high-resolution textures and real-time lighting. It has been updated with new weapons and gameplay elements.
The game comes with 34 weapons among which 19 are exclusive to this new version. A lot of them are replacements for weapons from earlier versions, while others have been revamped to have unique roles and properties.
Some of the game's most significant changes are centered on the weapons themselves. The SCAR-L was replaced with a new weapon that has more power and range as well as the AK-128 received an updated barrel that improves accuracy. Many other guns have been tweaked as well, including the M4A1 and sniper rifles.
Several maps have been rebuilt to work with CS:GO 2. Overpass was redesigned to take advantage of the brand new Source 2 engine, while other maps like Dust II have been carefully updated. The game will also come with a number of new features, in addition to the new map. The game's interface has been upgraded and a brand-new Item Workshop allows players to create their items.
The Faction system is another significant change. In the past, the game allowed players to choose between two factions, Counter-Strike 2 will offer various T and CT models to pick from. Additionally, the game's server architecture has been changed to use sub-tick updates meaning that the servers can analyze the world at very short intervals, for example, the moment that the player moves or fires a shot or throws an grenade.
Since its release in 2012. CS:GO is one of the most played games on Steam. It has an estimated 11,000,000 players per month. It also has a thriving esports scene, with teams competing in numerous leagues and tournaments. The most well-known of these is the Valve-sponsored Major Championships, where top teams compete for huge prize pools.
Weapons
Counter-Strike Global Offensive is a game that focuses on armed combat. With over 35 weapons available players can pick their primary weapon from a vast range of options. The equipment that players use like armor, a defuse kit for CTs and grenades for Terrorists, also play an important role in the overall strategy of the match.
Each weapon has strengths and weaknesses. For example, the AWP is a superb sniper rifle that can kill armoured opponents over the legs easily However, it also has a slow rate of fire and is quite costly. The SCAR-20 is extremely precise. of accuracy thanks to its scope, however it can also be slow to reload and reduce the player's speed.
The new weapons in CS:GO have some modifications in the way they appear. For instance the HE explosive now explodes in a more realistic fashion and the smoke from molotov cocktails or incendiary grenades looks more alive. This makes it easier for the enemy to locate the player.
The weapons in CS:GO are able to be bought at the buy zone, which is located at the designated spawn point. Players can buy any weapon they want in the game which includes knives and pistols. Players can also spend money to upgrade their weapons. A new buy menu has been introduced to the game, which gives players an easier shopping experience.
A few months after the game's launch, Valve released a few updates to improve the gameplay of the game. The chat system in the game has been updated with new features that stop offensive language and spam. The UI for buying items has also been overhauled and now utilizes a grid-based layout.
The game has also been improved with a new cheating system that has spectating as well as a ban system. The team who loses a round will receive a penalty, but those who commit an offense will be banned for an extended period of time. In addition to these changes, Valve has added a couple of gameplay tweaks to make the game more enjoyable.
Maps
The Counter-Strike series is known for its maps, and the level of skill required to master them. Each map takes years and sometimes decades of effort to create the top of competitive first-person shooter design. The maps in reserve and active pools are the most important part of the game to learn because they can help you understand the game's mechanics better and provide you with more tools to enjoy playing it.
Mirage was released by Valve in 2013 and is a wildly popular CSGO Map within the Active Pool. The map is well-known for its good balance between both sides of the fight and high ceilings of skill for teams that want to practice their coordination. The map is also a part of most esports events and major championships in CSGO.
Nuke is an iconic CSGO defusal map that's well-liked by casual as well as professional players. The map has gone through several modifications over time, but it is still one of the most intricate strategic maps in the game. The map's unique layout demands to be considered from every angle and offers more ways to outmaneuver the opponent than any other map.
Overpass is a newer CSGO map that was released with the Winter Offensive Update in 2013. Since its introduction Overpass has grown to be a popular map. It has appeared in several major championships and esports competitions. The map is small but packed with options. From the long, sloping outside of A site, to the tense corners of B site.
Vertigo is now part of the CSGO Active pool for 2019 and has impressed all who have played it. It replaced one of CSGO's most beloved maps, but it has been well-received by the community. The map is slightly CT sideways, but that doesn't stop it from being among the most popular choices in queues. Another exciting aspect of this map are the canals that run through it. The canals are a great addition to the map, and makes it stand out from other CSGO Maps which are heavy on the outside.
Updates
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is still going strong ten years after launch however, the 2012 multiplayer tactical first-person shooter was in need of a major update. Fans had been anticipating an Source 2 beta for CS:GO for some time and Valve confirmed that the test is starting today. The studio promised the "largest technological leap forward for the CS:GO game" by overhauling every aspect of the game.
The most obvious change is the transition from Source 2 to a graphics engine that provides an immersive visual experience. This includes new lighting, particle systems, and a better focus on making bullet impacts easier to read from further away. The transition to the new engine has also led to the redesign of several maps which include a revamped version of Italy and Overpass.
The most important thing is that Valve's upgrade is meant to improve how the server's architecture and tick rates handle gameplay actions. The switch to 128 tick servers is expected to make a significant difference in both the performance of the game as well as its visual quality. case opening says the change is a "remarkable upgrade" that should make CSGO feel more fluid.
Players can anticipate a number of gameplay improvements as well as graphical changes. For example, smoke grenades will now be displayed as 3D volumetric objects in the game world and can be moved around to create temporary sightlines. Valve is also claiming that the change to the game's server architecture will allow for sub-tick update that will be able to calculate precise actions between ticks and provide more fluid gameplay.
The limited test will be available only to selected players, based on a variety of factors like play time and Steam account standing. Valve notes that any cosmetics you've acquired during the current CS games will be transferred to the updated version of the game when it launches later this summer. Esports Insider has reached out to BLAST the biggest CS:GO tournament organizer, to see whether they plan to offer an older version of the game to its leagues until the next update is released.