Counter-Strike 2 has arrived with significant changes that are sure to excite players. From chickens' antics to gameplay improvements, here's a breakdown of the latest update.
Table of Contents
- Gameplay Enhacements
- Animation Updates
- Matchmaking Changes
- Map Tweaks
- Miscellaneous Updates
- Workshop Tools
Gameplay Enhancements
- Competitive matchmaking is enabled.
- Wingman matchmaking is now available.
- Private matchmaking options are introduced.
- "Training Day" offers a brief introduction for new players.
- Improved player movement collisions enhance gameplay.
- Bullet penetration is more consistent.
- Player reflections in water are now obscured by smoke.
- Molotov fire now behaves correctly near water.
- Visual glitches like character ambient occlusion through walls are fixed.
- C4 bomb lights no longer shine through walls.
- Several improvements in viewmodel lighting and smoke behavior.
- Famas reload issue resolved.
- Chickens on Vertigo can now fall off.
- Enjoy the new CS2 default music kit and customize your audio settings.
Animation Updates
- Character animations adjusted for lean, jump, jiggle-peeking, and more.
- Bullet belt added to the Negev.
- Reduced foot sliding with slower weapons.
- Corrected character standing during crouch-planting animation.
- Viewmodel deploy speeds fixed.
- Weapon inspect animations improved.
Matchmaking Changes
- Penalties for queuing with cheaters; associates lose Profile Rank and CS Rating.
- High-ranked players cannot queue with lower-ranked accounts in Premier mode.
Map Tweaks
- Various bug fixes and adjustments for all maps.
- Vertical audio occlusion boundaries adjusted in Nuke and Vertigo.
- Inferno now features an additional bell.
- Casual and Deathmatch maps are grouped separately.
Miscellaneous Updates
- Commemorative CS:GO coin and CS:GO Music Kit for long-time players.
- New Store tab added to the main menu.
- Weekly drops replaced with Care Package, offering choices like weapon cases and graffiti.
- Demo playback support reintroduced.
- Ability to favorite and shuffle loadout items.
- New item icons added.
- Office and Vertigo available as main menu scenery.
- Weapon finishes improved, including wear on Custom Paint Job finishes.
- Balaclava texture reworked for Phoenix Street Soldier to address visibility issues.
Workshop Tools
- Game clients in workshop tools mode cannot connect to VAC secure game servers.
- New help system provides contextually relevant guides and information for creators.
- Dynamic props removed from solid color inspect backgrounds.
With these updates, Counter-Strike 2 continues to evolve, offering a refreshed gaming experience. Explore the changes, enjoy improved gameplay, and embrace the latest enhancements in this highly anticipated release.
