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Valve formally revealed Counter-Strike 2, the sequel/improve to its common esports first-person shooter, Counter-Strike: World Offensive. It brings the unique sport to the Supply 2 engine, with every of the unique sport’s maps having been rebuilt for the brand new title. It launches in summer time 2023 as a free improve for CS:GO.
Along with the announcement, Valve additionally launched three movies detailing the modifications gamers can anticipate to see in Counter-Strike 2. Smoke grenades now create a dynamic, volumetric smoke cloud that interacts with the surroundings and could be dispelled by bullets and grenades. It’s additionally up to date the servers’ structure with sub-tick updates, in order that gamers not have to fret in regards to the in-game tick charge.
Lengthy-time CS:GO gamers can carry their stock with them into the brand new sport, remade with Supply 2 supplies. It’s additionally up to date the person interface, environmental results and gameplay visuals, in addition to the in-game audio.
In line with Valve, a restricted check for Counter-Strike 2 launches at present for a small group of CS:GO gamers. The builders are utilizing the check for “evaluating a subset of options to shake out any points earlier than the worldwide launch.” Gamers are chosen by the Valve crew for varied components, together with latest time spent within the sport and Steam account standing.
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