Other smaller changes include UI enhancements, improvements to audio, more readable animations, and more. Maps are the other big source (ha!) of change: some are overhauled completely, some are only enjoying Source 2’s fancy lighting, and the rest are largely the same. Thanks to the game’s new sub-tick update, servers will recognise the exact moment you click to shoot or throw a grenade, and it’ll react appropriately. Smoke now acts realistically, meaning it’ll react to lighting properly, naturally fill in spaces, and move around from the force of bullets and other grenades.Īs previously rumoured - now confirmed - Counter-Strike 2 has a new approach to tick-rate: it no longer matters. The coolest-looking new feature is definitely the smoke grenade's rejigged effects. If you haven’t been invited to check the snazzy Source 2 improvements for yourself, Valve have released enough info on the official CS2 site to quench your thist for details. For any other questions about the limited test, head to the FAQ page.
Valve say they’re selecting players based on factors that are important to the dev team, including “recent playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and Steam account standing.” New players are being added over time, so you may get an invite later if you haven’t already.īe wary, though! Valve are also warning players to watch out for fishy third-party sites that are “claiming to check your Steam account for access or offering Limited Test access or keys.” Valve say there are no keys for Counter-Strike 2’s limited test - the only way to check access is through CS:GO’s menu.
Head on over and launch CS:GO through Steam and check the main menu for a VIP invite. According to Richard's sources, the internal working title for this is " Counter-Strike 2," which will probably be the beta release name as well.There’s no way to sign-up for limited test access, but if you’re a CS:GO player, there’s a chance that you’ve been invited. The Source 2 engine is what currently runs Dota2, Artifact, Dota Underlords, and Half-Life: Alyx. This would likely come at a performance cost for lower-end computers of course as well.
#Counter strike source updates update#
That update should allow for higher fidelity graphics and other assets.
#Counter strike source updates driver#
A recent Nvidia graphics driver update indicated a new executable "csgo2.exe," which lead many to speculate it might just be an existing CS: GO update to the Source 2 engine. Will there actually be a sequel to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and if so, what will it be like?Īccording to eSports journalist Richard Lewis and his sources, the sequel is very real and, from those who requested to remain anonymous, it has been in the works for quite some time.
The latest iteration in the series, Global Offensive, is still one of the most-played games on Steam, according to the new Steam Stats page. Recently, a rumor started circulating about the possibility of another installment in the wildly popular first-person shooter franchise. Counter-Strike has been a staple in gaming since its first release in 1999, and has been in the eSports scene in some capacity almost the entire time.
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