Counter Strike New Revealed
Valve finally announced Counter Strike New after weeks of speculation. It's a major upgrade to CS:GO that will be bringing it on the Source 2 engine.
It also brings sub-tick server updates as well as smoking grenades that are responsive. It's got a lot of casual gamers going wild but it appears to be an enormous upgrade for the regular player.
Smokes
Counter Strike New is getting a major update that will fundamentally alter the way smokes are used in the game. These changes, dubbed responsive smokes, will be an important game changer. Smokes will expand to fill in spaces and move around the map to move around objects. They will also respond to the lighting in the games, making them look more realistic. Smokes will also to interact with game events. This will create new tactical possibilities. For instance, bullets could cause smoke to temporarily make clear sightlines, while Hex grenade explosions will disperse smoke obstruction.
Smokes are now more dynamic in the game. Smokes in earlier versions were a fixed-shaped object that had a limited range of movement and vision blocking. The new smokes will occupy the space they are placed and make it harder for players to see vision when they are present. This is a significant improvement that will make the game more exciting and provide both teams with the same level of visibility.
Smokes will also react to the lighting, weapons, and environment in the world space. This makes the smoke appear more realistic and allow players to use it in different ways to gain an advantage over their opponents. This will be especially useful in the chaotic matches that will take place on every map.
Smokes are no longer one-way. This was a major problem in CSGO as it allowed players to see the location of their opponents from behind the smoke. Twistzz, a popular CS:GO professional, says the new system is a major improvement for players in competitive CS2 and will make it more fair for both teams.
Other minor changes include adjusting the vertical position of smoke particles in order to minimize the visibility of edges and changing the smoke overlay visuals to match their camera position. The expiration time of smokes was adjusted to match the visuals displayed on screen.
Loadouts
CS: GO players can now customize their weapon selection prior to the start of each match. The revamped loadout system allows players to choose the weapon that best match their playstyle and team's strategies. The updated system adds new depth to the game, as players must find a balance between power and utility.
In addition to the new loadouts in addition to the new loadouts, the CS: GO update includes a number of other enhancements and changes. The buy menu was completely revamped. The old buy wheel was replaced with a customizable grid which shows all the purchase options simultaneously. The grid has been populated with five pistols as well as five "mid-tier" weapons such as shotguns and submachine guns, and five rifles and carbines.
The new system is simple to use and will give players more control over their weapon selection. It will let them pick the weapons that fit their playstyle and team strategy the best, aswell as experiment with different combinations. They can also compare their gear to other players and see how they compare.
While many players appreciate the flexibility it offers, some have criticized it for deviating from the core essence of Counter-Strike. They also expressed concern about the impact it will have on map-specific loadsouts and agent's skins dependent on visibility.
Despite these criticisms However, it is important to note that the new loadout system is still in its early stages and will go through more thorough testing in the coming months. Certain of these issues may be addressed in future updates. It is important to stay informed for more details.
Workshop Tools are included in the update, and can be enabled via the settings menu. This allows community contributors to design weapons finishes and stickers, as well as maps. The update will also the players who are in violation of the VAC rules in matches.
The latest CS GO update is scheduled to be released in the middle of summer. Players can check out the complete list of features and upgrades by visiting the official CS: GO site.
Sub-Tick Updates
The world of Counter-Strike is constantly updated by the server in discrete intervals of time called ticks. The tiniest delay between a tick and a mouse click of a player could have an impact on a shot's accuracy, so Valve is working hard to make sure that CS: GO feels responsive and smooth. A new video reveals one of the game's most significant under-the-hood enhancements, also known as sub-tick updates.
Instead of a 64-tick-update every millisecond, CS:GO now uses sub-ticks or, as Valve calls them, "micro ticks", to communicate with the servers. Each of these tiny intervals of time will be recorded by the client, and then transmitted to the server, which will transmit the latest game state to players. The servers will now know the exact moment when you shot, jumped, peeked and other inputs.
The video does not provide all the information. However it does state that each piece of data sent by the client is accompanied by a time stamp and that the server collects all information in chronological order from all players before sending it back. According to the video the CS: GO server will be able to send up to twice as much data as a 64-tick server.
This means that even when the game's tick rate increases to 128 Hz, it'll be able to handle your commands instantly and consistently. Micro-tick updates can also reduce input lag, making sure that the server reacts to your actions without any glitches or delays.
Obviously, this is only the beginning of the technical enhancements Valve is making to the game. The company is implementing dynamic smoke and particle systems to improve how smoke interacts with the environment and is upgrading all of the maps with high-resolution textures, lighting and models. Source 2 tools and features will be used to update all CS Cosmetics and weapons.
Maps
The next update for Counter Strike New brings new maps and a few classics with facelifts. The updates are being tested in limited beta. The first set includes upgrade and touchstone maps that will not see major changes in gameplay, whereas other maps have been rebuilt or overhauled using the brand 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 eerie underground has been flooded with daylight, making it more spacious and less crowded. Smoke grenades have expanded dynamically to fill spaces and interact with light.
Italy is a second map that has been reworked. Its lighting, texture and structure have all been greatly improved. The new version has a more balanced and natural feel than its predecessor which was heavily CT focused. Fans can expect more classics, such as Aztec and Militia which will be updated in the near future.
While a lot of these maps remain available in other modes, they're no longer added to the competitive map pool. The only exception is Train which was pulled out of Active Duty and will continue to be played in tournaments. Valve has not yet confirmed whether the other maps taken from the pool will be added back.
case opening of the more controversial updates is one that was created by Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's national newspaper. The newspaper has been vocal in its criticism of Russia's actions against Ukraine. This map is based on war-torn Donetsk. The map is dubbed de_voyna, and it contains a number of references to the conflict.
In the future the developer will soon be releasing a collection of Source 2 tools for community map creators to utilize in their own designs. This will include features such as improved lighting and character read and physically-based rendering that creates realistic textures, materials, and reflections. It will also make real-world objects, like doors and windows, simpler to implement. The update is scheduled to release sometime this summer.