This Counter-Strike 2 update brings an array of enhancements across maps, gameplay mechanics, sound, and much more.
Players are encouraged to thoroughly explore these changes, providing valuable feedback for further refinements.
And for those eagerly awaiting an invite, it’s a good time to check your CS:GO client. You might find the golden ticket to join the limited test. As for the patch notes, you can find them below:
Counter-Strike 2 Release Notes for 9/13/2023
[ MAPS ]
- Various bug fixes and tweaks for all shipped maps
[ GAMEPLAY ]
- Various fixes for molotov/incendiary grenades
- Various fixes for smoke grenades
- Fixed damage indicators for fire damage
- Adjusted first-person sniper contrails to reflect shot accuracy
- Various adjustments to lag compensation
- Replaced player elevation indicators on the radar with look directions
[ PREMIER MATCHMAKING ]
- Various bug fixes and tweaks to UI elements
[ SOUND ]
- Audio mix changes and tweaks
- Lowered occlusion and distance effects for gunfire, footsteps and reloads
- Slight increase to stereo spread
- Fixed a bug where incorrect footstep and jump land sounds would play on elevated edges
- Fixed a bug where music would stop playing at the end of deathmatch
[ MISC ]
- Changed armor number in buy menu from amount you currently have to amount you can buy
- Various fixes for weapon finishes, gloves, and stickers
- Water rendering performance improvements
- Added nametag positions for all knife models
- Allow adjusting individual player voice volumes
- Various HUD bug fixes and tweaks
- Added option to disallow animated avatars
