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Valve launched Counter-Strike 2<\/em><\/a> today. The long-rumored<\/a> game, officially announced in March<\/a>, has replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive<\/em> as a free upgrade. It uses Valve\u2019s in-house Source 2 engine, leading to sharper textures, more believable lighting and new geometry.<\/p>\n

Valve said it broke down maps into three categories. First, \u201cTouchstone\u201d maps are classic scenes \u201cwith solid foundations\u201d left mostly untouched so players can check out fundamental gameplay changes from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive<\/em> to Counter-Strike 2<\/em>. Next, \u201cUpgrade\u201d maps focus on Source 2 lighting for more realistic-looking reflections and materials. Finally, \u201cOverhaul\u201d maps are fully rebuilt from the ground up, showcasing Source 2\u2019s full capabilities.<\/p>\n

Smoke grenades should also appear more realistic. Valve says it overhauled how they function, making them more dynamic. \u201cNow not only do all players see the same smoke regardless of position, but the smoke can interact with the environment in interesting ways,\u201d Valve said in a behind-the-scenes video<\/a>. \u201cIt reacts to lighting [and] grows to fill spaces naturally. The shape of the smoke cloud can be pushed and carved by bullets and grenades.\u201d<\/p>\n

Valve says Counter-Strike 2<\/em> also supports sub-tick updates. That means the server will process player actions in between primary (64Hz) tick updates. The company says this will let servers know the moment you fire a weapon or chuck a grenade, leading (at least in theory) to more responsive sessions.<\/p>\n

Counter-Strike 2<\/em> is a free upgrade to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive<\/em> on Steam<\/a>. Any cosmetics collected in CS:GO<\/em> will automatically transfer to CS2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"