Counter-Strike 2 Receives Major Update

Overpass and Vertigo have been added to the map pool in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), replacing Nuke and Office and wingman has been added to the game modes. CS2 has now received 6 maps till date and Valve swapping maps regularly could only mean good news for the community as they might be sticking to their target release of summer 2023 which would be anytime before the end of September 2023.

With the addition of Overpass, Counter-Strike 2 introduces players to its first Overhaul map, showcasing impressive advancements in water physics and volumetric effects. The visual quality of the map is breathtaking, leaving players in awe of the attention to detail.

Beyond the map changes, the recent update also brings various fixes and improvements to Counter-Strike 2. One notable fix addresses the wear and appearances of gloves, ensuring they closely align with their CS:GO counterparts. Additionally, Valve has rectified the issue of oversized stickers, providing players with a more polished visual experience. Moreover, foil stickers have received a welcome visual buff, enhancing their overall quality in the game.

Image Courtesy: Virre CSGO (Overpass) & TrilluXeCS (Vertigo)

Here are Valve's release notes for the 18/08/2023 update:

GAMEPLAY

• Added Wingman game mode

MAPS

• Added Overpass to Deathmatch, Casual, Wingman, and Competitive game modes

• Added Vertigo to Deathmatch and Casual game modes

• Removed Nuke and Office

WORKSHOP TOOLS

• Enabled undo/redo buttons

• Various bug fixes

MISC

• Added the "Secondary Fire Hold" option to the input settings menu

• The halftime countdown timer is now visible

• Fixed a case where the camera would not interpolate correctly when switching between chase and roaming spectator modes.

• Fixed a case where the viewmodel weapon would disappear for one frame when switching in-eye spectator targets.

• Added leading zeroes on StatTrak module

• Glove patterns and wear now more closely align with CS:GO versions

• Various improvements to foil stickers

• Various adjustments to the size of stickers applied to weapons