Counter Strike New Revealed
Valve finally revealed Counter Strike New after weeks of rumors. It's an update for CS:GO that will put the game on the Source 2 engine and make some significant visual changes.
It also introduces sub-tick server updates and responsive smoke grenades. It's got a lot of gamers who are a bit naive but it is an enormous upgrade for the regular player.
Smokes
Counter Strike New has a major update that will alter the way smokes function in the game. These changes are being dubbed as responsive smokes and are a huge game changer. Smokes will expand to fill up spaces naturally and move around objects on the map. They will also react to the lighting of the games, making them appear more real. Smokes will also to interact with game events. This will create new tactical opportunities. For instance, bullets could cause smoke to temporarily make clear sightlines, while Hex grenade explosions will disperse smoke occlusion.
Smokes will now be more dynamic in the game. Smokes from previous versions were fixed-shaped objects with a limited range of movement and vision blocking. However, the new smokes will expand to take up the space they're in and hinder the player's vision when they are in the area. This is a major upgrade that will make the game dynamic and give both sides the same visibility.
In addition to this, smokes will now react to the environment as well as weaponry and lighting in the world space. This makes the smoke appear more realistic and allow players to utilize it in various ways to gain an advantage over their opponents. This is particularly useful in the chaotic 5v5 games that are likely to occur on every map.
Smokes are no longer a one-way. This was a major issue in CSGO as it allowed players to see the location of their opponents behind the smoke. Twistzz is a well-known CS:GO pro, claims that the new system is an enormous improvement for players in competitive CS2 and makes it more fair for both teams.
Other minor improvements include adjusting the position of smoke particles to reduce the possibility of seeing through edges, and also updating spectators' smoke overlay images to match their camera position. The expiration of smokes was changed to match the visuals displayed on screen.
Loadouts
cs2 cases clash.gg of CS:GO are able to modify their weapon selection prior to the start of each match. The new loadout system allows the players to choose weapons that match their playstyles and team's strategies. The updated system adds new depth to the game because players must find a balance between firepower and utility.
The CS: GO Update includes a number other enhancements and changes in addition to the new loadouts. The buy menu was completely revamped. The old buy wheel has been replaced by an adjustable grid that displays all available purchase options simultaneously. The grid has been filled with five pistols, five "mid-tier" weapons like submachine guns and shotguns, and five rifles and carbines.
The new system will be easy to use, and give players greater control over the weapon they choose. It will allow them to select the weapon that best suits their playstyle and team strategy the most, as well to experiment with various combinations. It will also enable players to test their skills against other players' loadouts, and see how they compare.
While many players are pleased with the added flexibility, others have complained about it deviating from the fundamental premise of Counter-Strike. They also have raised concerns about how it could impact map-specific loadouts and skins for agents dependent on visibility.
However, despite these criticisms, it is important to note that the new loadout system is in its early stages and will go through more thorough testing over the next few months. Some of these issues could be addressed in future updates. It is important to stay informed for more details.
Workshop Tools are also included in the update and can be enabled via the settings menu. This lets community contributors design weapons finishes and stickers, as well as maps. The update will also live the players who are in violation of VAC rules during matches.
The new CS: GO update is scheduled to release later this summer. Players can check out 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 discrete intervals of time known as ticks. The smallest delay between a tick and the mouse click of a player may have an impact on a shot's accuracy, so Valve is working to ensure that CS: GO is responsive and smooth. A new video shows the biggest improvements to the game, also known as sub tick updates.
Instead of an update of 64 ticks every millisecond, CS: Go will now be able use sub-ticks (or as Valve calls them, "micro-ticks") to communicate with the server. The client will record each of tiny increments and then send them to the server. The server will then transmit the updated game's state back to players. The servers will now know exactly moment when you shot and jumped, swung, and other inputs.
While a one-minute video is not enough to fully explain everything the video explains that every piece of information sent by a client has an associated time stamp, and that the server will gather all the information from all players in chronological order before sending it back. According to the video it is believed that a CS: GO server will now be able to transmit up to twice as much information as a 64-tick server.
This means that even when the game's tick rate increases to 128 Hz, it will still be able to process your commands instantly and consistently. It's not solely about increasing the tick rate either; the micro-tick updates will also reduce input lag and latency by guaranteeing that the server responds to your actions with no delays or glitches.
Valve's technical enhancements to the game are only the beginning. Valve uses dynamic smoke and particles to improve how smoke interacts with the environment. It's also upgrading all maps with high-resolution lighting, textures, and models. Source 2 tools and features will be used to make changes to all CS cosmetics and weapons.
Maps
The upcoming update for Counter Strike New will bring new maps to the game, along with some old favorites which are getting facelifts. The updates are currently being tested in an unspecified beta. The first set includes an upgrade and a touchstone map that will not see major changes in gameplay, whereas other maps have been completely renovated or redesigned using the new Source 2 Tools.
Overpass is one of these maps that has been modified to make use of the new engine's unified lighting system. The map's dark underground has been flooded with light to make it more spacious and less congested. Additionally smoke grenades now expand dynamically to fill spaces and interact with the new light.
Another map that's been overhauled is Italy that has been given an overhaul in texture, lighting and structure. The new version has a more balanced feel than its predecessor which was heavily CT oriented. Fans can anticipate a few more classics, like Aztec and Militia, to be revamped in the future.
These maps won't be added to the competitive map pool, even though they are still playable. Train is the only exception, as it has been removed from Active Duty but will still be played in tournaments. Valve has not yet confirmed if the other maps removed from the pool will be reintroduced.
One of the more controversial updates is one that was created by Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's national newspaper. The news organization has been a vocal critic of Russia's actions in Ukraine and the map is based from the city devastated by war, Donetsk. The map is dubbed de_voyna and includes a number references to the conflict.
The developer will release a set of Source 2 Tools for map makers in the future. This will include features such as improved lighting and reading of characters, as well as physical-based rendering systems that produces realistic materials and textures. It will also allow for easier implementation of real-world objects, like windows and doors. The update will be available in the summer of this year.