Counter Strike New Revealed
After weeks 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 introduces sub-tick server update and smoking grenades that are responsive. It's made many armchair gamers crazy however, it appears to be an upgrade for the average player.
Smokes
Counter Strike New is getting an overhaul that will fundamentally alter the method of using smokes in the game. The new changes are being referred to as responsive smokes and are a huge game changer. Smokes will expand to fill in areas and move around objects on the map. They will also respond to the lighting in the games, making them appear more realistic. Smokes will also interact with gameplay events. This will open up new opportunities for tactical play. Bullets, for instance will push smoke to temporarily clear sightlines. Hex grenade blasts can also disperse smoke obstruction.
The most significant change in smokes is that they'll be a more dynamic part of the game. Smokes from previous versions were a fixed-shaped object that had a restricted scope of movement and blocking. The new smokes will expand to take up the space they're in and will hinder the player's view when they are in it. case opening is a major change that will make the game more exciting and will give both sides the same visibility.
Additionally smokes are now able to react to the environment as well as weaponry and lighting in the world space. This will make smoke more realistic and offer players to use it to gain an edge over their opponents. This will especially be beneficial during the chaotic 5v5 battles which are bound to occur on every map.
Smokes will no longer be one-way, which was a significant issue in CS:GO, and allowed players to see their opponents' locations from behind the smoke. Twistzz is a well-known CS:GO professional who claims that the new system makes CS2 more fair for both teams.
Other minor enhancements include changing the vertical position of smoke particles to reduce the impact of edges, and updating spectators smoke overlays to ensure that they correspond to their camera's position. Finally, the expiration of smokes was updated to be more in accordance with the visuals of how they fade on the screen.
Loadouts
Players of CSGO can now alter their weapon choices prior to the start of each match. The updated loadout system lets players to select the weapons that best fit their style of play and team strategy. The updated system also adds new tactical depth to the game, as players must balance firepower and utility.
The CS: GO Update includes several additional improvements and modifications in addition to the new loadouts. The buy menu was completely revamped. The old buy wheel has been replaced by a customizable grid that shows all options for purchase simultaneously. The grid is comprised of five pistols and five "mid-tier weapons" such a submachine guns, shotguns and rifles.
The new system is simple to use and gives players more control over their weapon selection. It will allow them to select the weapons that best fit their style of play, team strategy and experiment with various combinations. It also allows players to test their abilities against other players' loadouts, and see how they compare.
While many players appreciate the flexibility it offers, some have complained about it deviating from the essence of Counter-Strike. There have been concerns over how it will impact map-specific loadouts and skins for agents based on visibility.
However, despite these criticisms However, it is important to remember that the new loadout system is in its infancy, and will undergo more thorough testing over the next few months. Certain of these issues may be addressed in future updates. It is crucial to stay informed for more information.
In addition to the brand new CS: GO features, the new update also includes Workshop Tools that can be enabled in the game's settings menu. They allow community contributors to create weapons' finishes, stickers and maps. Additionally the update will live ban players who violate the rules of VAC during matches.
The latest CS: GO update is set to be released later this summer. Players can now check out the complete list of features and upgrades by visiting the official CS: GO site.
Sub-Tick Updates
The server updates the world of Counter-Strike in small intervals of time, referred to as ticks. The smallest delay between a tick and a mouse click of a player may influence the accuracy of a shot, and Valve is working hard to make sure that CS: GO feels fluid and responsive. A new video highlights the most significant improvements to the game, referred to as sub tick updates.
Instead of a 64-tick update every millisecond, CSGO is now able to use sub-ticks or, as Valve calls them, "micro ticks", to communicate with the servers. The client will record each of these tiny increments and transmit them to the server. The server will transmit the updated game's state back to players. The servers will now know exactly moment that you shot your shot and jumped, swung, and other inputs.
The video does not go over everything. However it does clarify that each piece sent by the client has a date and time and that the server collects all the data in chronological order from all players before sending it back. According to the video, a CS: GO will be capable of sending twice the information as 64-tick CS: GO.
This means that even the tick rate of the game increased to 128 Hz it can still handle your commands instantly. Micro-tick updates also decrease the time it takes to input by making sure that the server reacts to your actions without any delays or glitches.
Valve's technical improvements to the game are only beginning. The company is implementing dynamic smoke and particle systems to improve how smoke interacts with the environment and is also updating all maps with high-resolution textures, lighting and models. All CS cosmetics and weapons will be updated with Source 2 tools and features.
Maps
The new update coming to Counter Strike New will bring new maps to the game as well as some classics that are being given facelifts. The updates are being tested in a limited beta. The first set of updates includes an upgrade and touchstone map that won't see any major changes to gameplay, whereas other maps have been renovated or redesigned using the new Source 2 Tools.
Of these, Overpass has been reworked to take advantage of the engine's new unified lighting system. The map's dark underground has been flooded with light to make it more spacious and less crowded. Additionally smoke grenades are now able to expand dynamically to fill spaces and interact with the new light.
Italy is a second map that has been overhauled. Its texture, lighting and structure have been significantly improved. The new version has a more balanced feel than the previous version, which was heavily CT oriented. In the near future, fans can anticipate seeing classics like Aztec and Militia updated.
These maps will not be added to the competitive map pool even though they're still playable. Train is the exception since it was removed from Active Duty but will still be played in tournaments. Valve hasn't yet announced if the other maps that were taken will be added back to the pool.
Helsingin Sanomat is the national newspaper of Finland. Its update has been criticized as controversial. The news organization has been vocal in its criticism of Russia's actions in Ukraine and the map draws inspiration from the war-torn city of Donetsk. The map is called de_voyna, and includes a variety of references to the war.
In the near future the developer will be releasing a collection of Source 2 tools for community map makers to make their own maps. This will include features like improved lighting and character read and physically-based rendering that creates realistic textures, materials and reflections. It will also make real-world objects, such as doors and windows, more simple to use. The update is scheduled to launch sometime in the summer.