case opening Strike New Revealed
Valve finally announced Counter Strike New after weeks of speculation. It's a major update for CS:GO which will put it on the Source 2 engine.
It also introduces sub-tick server updates as well as smoke grenades that respond to. It's got plenty of casual gamers going wild but it looks like a huge upgrade for regular players.
Smokes
Counter Strike New has a major update that will alter the way smokes function in the game. These changes, known as responsive smokes, are an important game changer. Smokes will now expand to fill spaces naturally and move around different objects on the map. They will also react with the lighting of the games, making them appear more realistic. Smokes will also be able interact with events in the game. This will open up new tactical possibilities. Bullets, for instance, will push smoke in order to temporarily clear the sightlines. Hex grenade blasts will also disperse smoke occlusion.
The biggest change to smokes is that they will now be a more dynamic part of the game. Smokes in previous versions were a fixed shape that was limited in terms of how far they could go and how much vision it blocked. The new smokes will now grow to take up the space they're in and will block more of the player's vision when they are in the area. This is a major change that will make the game more dynamic and give both sides the same visibility.
Smokes can react to the light as well as the weapons and the surroundings of the world. This makes the smoke appear more realistic and allow players to use it in a variety of ways to gain an advantage over their opponents. This is especially beneficial in the chaotic games that are expected to occur 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 opponent behind the smoke. Twistzz is a popular CS:GO professional who says the new system makes CS2 more fair for both teams.
Other minor improvements include adjusting the vertical position of smoke particles to prevent the possibility of seeing through edges, and also updating spectators' smoke overlay visuals to match their camera's position. Also, the expiration of smokes has been updated to be more in line with the visuals of how they fade onto the screen.
Loadouts
The players of CS:GO are able to modify their weapon selection prior to the start of every game. The new loadout system allows players to select weapons that suit their playstyles and team's strategy. The updated system adds new depth to the game, as players must find a balance between power and utility.
In addition to the brand new loadouts in addition to the new loadouts, the CS: GO update includes a number of other improvements and modifications. The buy menu was completely revamped. The old buy wheel was replaced with a customizable grid which shows all purchase options simultaneously. The grid is comprised of five pistols, as well as five "mid-tier weapons" such a submachine guns, shotguns and rifles.
The new system is easy to use and gives players greater control over their weapon choices. They can pick the weapons which best suit their style of play, team strategy and play around with different combinations. They can also compare their loadouts to other players and see how well they stack up.
Many players have praised the increased flexibility, while some have criticized it for straying from the fundamental premise of Counter-Strike. They also expressed concerns about how it could affect agents' skins and loadouts specific to the map that are based on visibility.
Despite these criticisms the new loadout method will be tested more thoroughly in the coming months. It is possible that some of these issues may be addressed in future updates, so it is essential to keep an eye on the site for more information.
In addition to the new CS: GO features, the update also comes with Workshop Tools that can be enabled through the game's settings menu. These tools allow community contributors to design weapons' finishes, stickers and maps. The update will also the players who are in violation of VAC rules during matches.
The latest CS GO update will be released in the coming summer. Players can now look over the full list of new 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. Valve is determined to ensure that CS: GO is responsive and smooth. The smallest delay could affect the accuracy of the shot. A new video shows the biggest improvements to the game, referred to as sub tick updates.
Instead of a 64-tick update every millisecond, the CS: GO will now be able to utilize sub-ticks (or as Valve calls them, "micro-ticks") to communicate with the server. Each of these tiny increments of time will be recorded by the client and sent to the server, which then send back the updated game state to players. The servers will know exactly when you fired a shot or jumped, or swung, or pounced.
While a one-minute video is not enough to explain everything the video explains that every piece of information sent by a client has an associated time stamp. The server will gather all data from all players in chronological order prior to sending it back. According to the video, a CS: GO server will be able to send up to twice as much data as a 64-tick server.
This means that even if 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 the time it takes to input by making sure that the server responds to your actions without any glitches or delays.
Valve's technical improvements to the game are just beginning. The company is working on dynamic smoke and particle systems to improve how smoke interacts with the surrounding, and it's updating all maps with high-resolution lighting, textures and models. All CS: GO weapons and cosmetics will also get a makeover using Source 2 tools and features.
Maps
The upcoming update for Counter Strike New will bring new maps to the game as well as some old favorites which are getting facelifts. The updates are currently being tested in a limited beta. The first set of maps includes upgrade and touchstone maps that won't see major changes to gameplay, while others have been completely renovated or redesigned using the new Source 2 tools.
One of them is Overpass has been revamped to take advantage of the engine's new unified lighting system. The map's eerie underground has been filled with light to make it more spacious and less congested. In addition smoke grenades are now able to expand dynamically to fill spaces and interact with the new light.
Another map that's been reworked is Italy, which has received an overhaul in texture lighting, structure, and lighting. The new version is more balanced than its predecessor which was heavily CT oriented. In the future fans can expect to see 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, as it has been removed from Active Duty but will still be played in tournaments. Valve hasn't yet confirmed whether the other maps that were removed will be returned to the pool.
Among the more controversial updates is one created by Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's national newspaper. The newspaper has been vocal in its criticism of Russia's actions against Ukraine. The map is based off of the war-ravaged Donetsk. The map is dubbed de_voyna and includes a number references to the conflict.
In the future, the developer will be releasing a collection of Source 2 tools for community map makers to utilize in their own designs. This will include features such as improved lighting and character reading, as well as physically-based rendering that produces realistic textures and materials. It will also make it easier to implement real-world items, such as windows and doors. The update will be available sometime in the summer.