The Counter-Strike community is abuzz with excitement and anticipation as new leaks suggest a major update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive may be released today, March 14, 2023. As a diehard fan of the franchise, I’ve been eagerly awaiting news of this update for what feels like an eternity. At the moment, I am also sitting with some pros on Discord, waiting on further updates.
The leak, which was posted on Twitter by Counter-Strike news coverage wickedplayer494, included a SteamDB link that showed the addition of several new depots and changes to the app config, indicating that something significant is on the way.
Early warning for:
– Imminent MAJOR update – COUNTER-STRIKE: GLOBAL OFFENSIVE – 3/14/23 5:23 PM CDT – https://t.co/HQYCruHtFu
— wickedplayer494 (@wickedplayer494) March 14, 2023
As with the initial test period that Dota 2 went through from June through September 2015, CS:GO on Source 2 will be a launch option where you can pick which version of the game you want to launch. In this case, an option has been configured with "Limited Test Build" as its name. pic.twitter.com/vDbFR2NohA
— wickedplayer494 (@wickedplayer494) March 14, 2023
Is the new Counter-Strike finally here?
If the rumored update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive does arrive, it’s expected to be in beta for some time before it replaces the current version of the game. This would allow for testing and feedback from players to ensure that the new version is stable and enjoyable for everyone.
Despite the lack of official confirmation from Valve, adding new depots and changes to the app config suggest that this update will be a game-changer. Many fans speculate that it may move the game to the Source 2 engine, which has been rumored for some time. But we can only hope and wait until Valve makes an official announcement.
As the hours tick by, the excitement among Counter-Strike fans continues to build. For years, we’ve been eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the franchise, hoping for something that will take our love of the game to the next level. Will this update be the one we’ve been waiting for? Only time will tell, but one thing is sure: the Counter-Strike community is more passionate than ever.
