Valve has announced Counter-Strike 2. It has been announced that the game will arrive in the summer of 2023 as a free update to CS:GO.
Recently, there was a development that gripped the hearts of fans of the Counter Strike series. It was seen that the game giant Valve registered the name CS2. Today, the expected has come true.
Valve officially announced Counter-Strike 2 with the videos it published from its official accounts. Information about when CS2, which is stated to be offered as an update, will be released was also shared.
Counter-Strike 2 will be released as a free update to CS:GO in the summer
Valve announced Counter-Strike 2 with three videos with different details. At the end of the videos In the summer of 2023 announced to exit. In addition, in the statement made on Counter-Strike’s site, CS2’s CS: GO game Coming as a free update denoted.
Improved maps, improved smoke bombs and less lag
In the first video, we see that we will encounter improved maps in the game where the Source 2 engine is used. Valve says it’s improving the iconic maps while preserving their legacy. It is also added that with the help of Source 2 we will see realistic lighting and reflections. With these, maps are available even to those who are familiar with the game. future like new is also emphasized.
Some maps were built from the ground up to take full advantage of the Source 2 tools and image processing capabilities. Updates have been made to those that are already in good condition.
In the second video, we see the emphasis on smoke bombs, which are of great importance for CS players. Valve in CS2 thanks to the new game engine developed smoke bombs and it makes it dynamic. Accordingly, bombs will now be able to interact with their environments in interesting ways, react to lights, and fill the gaps naturally. It will also be possible to influence the shapes of the fog clouds with bombs and bullets.
In the third video, the tick rate issue is emphasized. According to Valve, you can no longer move, shoot, or throw things. tick rate won’t matter. This means that the lag can be eliminated.
You will be able to export all your CS:GO inventory to CS2
Players will be able to transfer all their inventory from CS:GO to CS2. These items will look even better with Source 2’s lighting and material enhancements. Valve also says that in addition to supporting older models and skins, all stock weapons have been updated with high-resolution models, with some weapon skins positively impacted by these new models.
Counter-Strike 2 enters limited testing period
In the announcement, it was also stated that Counter-Strike 2 entered the limited testing period. Accordingly, certain CS:GO players will be able to participate in this process. Valve says it wants to detect bugs and issues with the game before it’s released for everyone, along with the testing process. In addition, it is reported that the people who will participate in the process are selected according to the game time spent on Valve servers, the trust factor and the status of their Steam accounts.