The latest Counter-Strike 2 update brings exciting changes that enhance gameplay dynamics. From economy adjustments to incendiary tweaks and new map pathways, here’s everything you need to know. Plus, discover how Buff.Game can boost your CS experience with exclusive rewards!
Key Updates
Enhanced CT Economy: The Counter-Terrorists receive a significant economic boost, allowing for more strategic play.
Incendiary Grenade Adjustments: Incendiary grenades now have a reduced flame height, duration, and area coverage, making them less dominant.
Vertigo Overhaul: A brand-new catwalk by bombsite A and other layout changes promise a refreshed tactical experience.
Detailed Changelog:
GAMEPLAY
- Molotov and Incendiary Grenades: Flame height decreases over time.
- Terrorist Team Award: Reduced from $800 to $600 when the bomb is planted but defused.
- M4A4 Price: Reduced from $3100 to $3000.
- First-Person Camera: Minor adjustments for smoother gameplay.
- Console Commands: New “switchhandsleft” and “switchhandsright” commands.
- Deathmatch Bonus Weapons: Standardized for all players.
Incendiary Grenade
- Enhanced visual effects for explosions and flames.
- Reduced duration and area coverage.
- Price cut from $600 to $500.
RENTALS
- Kilowatt Collection Rental: Rent the entire collection for a week when opening a Kilowatt case.
- Rental Expiry: Rented weapons revert to stock versions after the rental period.
- Non-Modifiable: Rented weapons cannot be modified, traded, or sold.
HUD
- Fixed various bugs, including MVP player name display and the Refund All button in the Buy Menu.
- Enhanced stranger Steam avatars blocking to include name tags and stickers.
CHICKENS
- New animations and improved mobility for chickens, including the ability to walk up hills and turn while walking.
UI
- Performance improvements for the Warehouse main menu and item inspect background.
DEMOS
- Added kill and death event indicators in demo playback.
- New “highlight mode” for demo playback to focus on kills and deaths.
- Minor UI changes and crash fixes in demo playback.
MAPS:
Vertigo
- Added a catwalk by bombsite A, connecting to the back of A.
- Removed the connector between the back of A and elevators.
- Opened the passage between elevators and scaffolding.
- Adjusted the size of bombsite A.
- Tweaked spawn timings.
- Updated Wingman layout to incorporate bombsite A changes.
Baggage
- Fixed movement hitch on lower conveyor.
- Lowered the height of the central conveyor tray to improve sniper views.
Office
- Fixed instances of shooting through multiple walls.
Mirage
- Fixed bad collision on certain props.
- Addressed sticky collision issues around palace windows.
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