Counter Strike New Revealed
After months of rumors, Valve has finally revealed Counter Strike new. It's an update for CS:GO that will put the game on the Source 2 engine and make some major visual changes.
It also brings sub-tick server updates as well as smoking grenades that are responsive. It's made a lot armchair gamers crazy but it's actually an upgrade for the average player.
Smokes
Counter Strike New has a huge update that will change the way smokes function in the game. These changes, dubbed responsive smokes, are an important game changer. Smokes will expand to fill in spaces and move across the map in a variety of ways. They will also respond to the lighting of the games, making them look more realistic. In addition to these new features, smokes are now be capable of interfacing with gameplay events and will offer new tactical possibilities. For instance, bullets can cause smoke to temporarily make clear sightlines, while explosions from hex grenades will disperse smoke occlusion.
The most significant change to smokes is that they'll become a more active part of the game. In the past, smokes were a fixed shape that was limited in terms of how far they could travel and how much vision they blocked. But, the new smokes will expand to fill the space they are within and block more of the player's vision when they are within it. This is a significant improvement that will increase the speed of play and give both teams the same visibility.
Smokes will react to the light, weapons, and surroundings of the world. This makes smoke more realistic and give players to use it to gain an edge over their opponents. This is particularly beneficial in the chaotic 5v5 games that are likely to occur on every map.
Smokes are no longer a one-way. This was a major problem in CSGO, since it allowed players to see the location of their opponents behind the smoke. Twistzz is a renowned CS:GO professional who says the new system makes CS2 more fair for both teams.
Other minor improvements include adjusting the vertical location of smoke particles in order to minimize the visibility of edges and updating the smoke overlay visuals to match their camera's position. Finally, the expiration of smokes has been revised to be more in with the visuals of how they fade onto the screen.
Loadouts
CS: GO players can now modify their weapon selection prior the start of each match. The new loadout system lets the players to choose weapons that suit their playstyles and team's strategies. The new system also brings new tactical depth to the game since players must be able to balance firepower and utility.
The CS: GO Update includes several other enhancements and changes in addition to the new loadouts. The buy menu was completely redesigned. The old buy wheel was replaced with a customizable grid which shows all the purchase options at once. The grid is comprised of five pistols, as well as five "mid-tier weapons" like submachine gun, shotguns and rifles.
The new system is easy to use and gives players greater control over their weapon choices. They can pick the weapons that best fit their playstyle, team strategy and experiment with different combinations. They can also compare their gear with other players and observe how they compare.
While many players are pleased with the additional flexibility, others have been critical of it for straying from the essence of Counter-Strike. They also expressed concerns about the impact it will have on the loadouts for specific maps and agents' skins dependent on visibility.
Despite these concerns However, it is important to keep in mind that the new loadout system is in its infancy and will undergo more extensive testing in the coming months. Some of these issues might be addressed in future updates. It is essential to stay updated for more details.
counter-strike cases are included in the update, and can be turned on from the settings menu. This allows community contributors to design weapons finishes and stickers as also maps. In addition the update will live ban players who break the rules of VAC during matches.
The latest CS GO update is scheduled to be released in the middle of summer. For now, players can check out the full list of features and updates by visiting the official CS: GO website.
Sub-Tick Updates
The server updates the world of Counter-Strike in small intervals of time, referred to as ticks. Valve is determined to ensure that CS: GO is fast and smooth. The smallest delay could affect the accuracy of an attack. A new video reveals the biggest improvements made to the game, referred to as sub tick updates.
Instead of a 64-tick update every millisecond, CS:GO now uses sub-ticks, or as Valve calls it, "micro ticks", to communicate with servers. The client will record each of these tiny increments and transmit them to the server. The server will then transmit the updated game's state back to players. The servers will now know exactly moment you fired your shot, jumped, peeked or made other inputs.
The video does not cover everything. However it does clarify that every piece of data sent by the client has a timestamp and that the server collects all the information in chronological order from all players before sending it back. According to the video, a CS: GO will be able send twice as much data as 64-tick CS: GO.
That means that if the game's tick speed increases to 128 Hz, it will be able to process your commands instantly and consistently. The micro-tick updates also reduce input lag, making sure that the server reacts to your actions without delays or glitches.
Valve's technical improvements to the game are just beginning. Valve uses particles and smoke that are dynamic to improve the way smoke interacts with its surroundings. It's also upgrading all maps with high-resolution lighting, textures, and models. All CS: GO cosmetics and weapons will get a makeover using Source 2 tools and features.
Maps
The coming update for Counter Strike New will bring new maps to the game along with some classics that are getting facelifts. These updates are currently being tested as part of a limited test beta. The first set includes an upgrade and touchstone map that will not see major changes in gameplay, whereas other maps have been completely revamped or rebuilt using the new Source 2 Tools.
Overpass is one of these maps that was modified to make use of the new engine's unified lighting system. The map's dark underground has been flooded with daylight to make it more spacious and less congested. Additionally, smoke grenades will now expand dynamically to fill spaces and interact with the new light.
Another map that's been reworked is Italy that has been given an overhaul in texture lighting, structure and texture. The new version is more balanced than its predecessor, which was heavily CT-sided. In the future, fans can anticipate seeing classics like Aztec and Militia revamped.
While a lot of these maps are still playable in other modes, they're not being added to the map pool for competitive play. The only exception is Train which was pulled out of Active Duty and will continue to be played in tournaments. Valve hasn't confirmed yet if the other maps that were taken will be added back to the pool.
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The developer will release a set Source 2 Tools for map makers in the future. This will include features like improved lighting and character read, as well as physical-based rendering that creates realistic textures, materials, and reflections. It will also make real-world objects, such as doors and windows, simpler to create. The update is scheduled to be released sometime in the summer.