Counter-Strike 2 April Update: Major Gameplay Changes and Dust 2 Returns to Active Duty

Counter-Strike 2 April Update: Major Gameplay Changes and Dust 2 Returns to Active Duty

By Marcus Thompson

November 22, 2024 at 02:09 AM

[ VIEWMODEL ]

  • Adjusted viewmodel bob movement
  • Added "Preferred Viewmodel Left/Right Handedness" setting
  • Added "Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand" key binding (default: H key)
  • Viewmodel position and hand state now visible to first-person spectators
  • Deprecated "Couch" viewmodel position setting

[ HUD ]

  • Added "Radar Map Alternate Zoom" setting and toggle binding
  • Added local player radar icon for free cam spectating
  • Added configurable grenade line-up reticle
  • Weapon Swap text now shows default weapon names
  • Added kill feed icon for "in-air" kills
  • Added scoreboard to ESC menu with bot indicators

[ BUY MENU ]

  • Added "Dropped Weapons" panel for teammate-dropped weapons in buy zone
  • Added next-round minimum money indicator in title bar

[ GAMEPLAY ]

  • Zeus: Speed increased to 230 u/s, range reduced to 120 units, kill reward $100 ($50 in Casual)
  • CZ75-Auto: Kill reward increased to $300 ($150 in Casual)
  • XM1014: Kill reward reduced to $600 ($300 in Casual)

[ MAPS ]

  • Dust 2 replaces Overpass in Active Duty Group and Premier matchmaking

Baggage updates:

  • Opened spawn roll-up doors
  • Updated conveyor models
  • Improved stairs
  • Bug fixes

Inferno changes:

  • Removed top mid overhanging building
  • Removed banana overhangs
  • Improved collision and readability

Other map updates (Overpass, Nuke, Vertigo, Mirage, Office):

  • Fixed bugs and exploits
  • Adjusted collision and line of sight
  • Improved performance

[ ADDITIONAL FEATURES ]

  • Demo playback camera movement independent of playback speed
  • Practice matches and workshop maps available with party members
  • Added Overwatch system for trusted partners
  • Windowed mode brightness adjustment
  • Copenhagen 2024 Major sticker capsules 75% off
  • Improved inventory inspection with wear category and gameplay name display

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