After a long time of waiting, Valve has delivered a massive CS2 update featuring some expected and some not so expected features and content. On the other hand, it still leaves the enjoyers of cl_bob and left-hand players yearning for their desired commands, as well as there being no mention of an anti-cheat.
New Content:
- Kilowatt Case: A new CS2 case featuring 17 community-designed weapon finishes, including a Zeus skin and the all-new Kukri knife.
- Ambush Sticker Capsule: 21 community-created stickers to personalize your gear.
- Arms Race: The chaotic weapon progression mode returns. Reach the final knife stage and earn the final kill to secure the win.
- NIGHTMODE Music Kit Box: Six new music kits to soundtrack your battles.
- Custom Sticker Placement: Express yourself with more freedom! Drag and drop stickers to anywhere on your weapons, and even rotate them. All weapons now support up to five stickers.
Gameplay Updates:
- XP Overload: Earn all your normal weekly XP and show off your dedication with a special icon.
- The Agony of Defeat: Agents now express defeat with unique animations.
- Smokes: Improved visuals and casting shadows.
- Zeus: Now reusable in all game modes, supports stickers and name tags, and has a faster recharge.
- Silencers: Always reattachable, regardless of settings.
- Sound: New options for VOIP, microphone control, and sound effects.
- Networking: Reduced peeker’s advantage in many cases.
- UI: Separate background map settings for main menu and item inspect.
- Maps: Fixes and adjustments for Inferno, Ancient, Anubis, Overpass, Mirage, Nuke, Vertigo, and Italy.
And much more!
Check out the full release notes for all the details here!