Counter-Strike: GO – Some Important Game Upgrades
Counter-Strike is a multiplayer gaming series that has been rending for a long time. This game was launched sometime in 1999 and has been a favourite among die-hard gamers since its first release. Recently, it was announced that CS: GO got a major upgrade. In this post, we will be looking at some of the recently added features to the game.
About the new features
Valve is the company responsible for this game and the last time they added some new features was in 2012. Since then, more people all over the world have gone on to play and enjoy this game. However, it took about 11 long years for the developers to add more noticeable new features, this update is powered by some innovative technologies which are meant to completely transform the immersive first-person shooter experience.
An exceptional upgrade to the game’s mechanics
Passionate players of CS: GO will be pleased to discover that the core mechanics of the game have had some good upgrades. Although it still retains some familiar components, the changes become noticeable when you realize that Valve opted for the Source 2 engine. This means that the game got significant technical and graphical improvements. While Source 2 was introduced as far back as 2015, it wasn’t going to be used in the game until eight years later. Users should be content with the number of modifications this game got as anything more would have taken away from its appeal. This upgrade has shown a preview of what the next game in the series will be like. There are reports that Counter-Strike 2 will be just as good.
Changes to the maps in the game
It has been confirmed that all the maps in the game will get graphical improvements. This will give them an incredibly realistic look, which will enhance the overall gaming experience of each user. Overpass is one of the maps that has been given a detailed level of elaboration. Apart from realistic lighting, it now comes fully packed with lots of visible elements and details to add to the overall gaming experience. In addition, there are certain maps such as Nuke, which got their rendering systems upgraded. This will give users incredible satisfaction when they choose to explore the map. In addition, touchstone maps such as the Dust II have had its character visibility and lighting details improved but it still delivers that familiar first-person shooter experience.
Upgrades to the audio and visual aspects of the game
The visuals in CS: GO got a classic upgrade which means more gratifying game plays for all players. It is satisfying to see smoke grenades interacting more with the environment. Users will be thrilled to see an improvement in the smoke graphics as it looks more realistic and complements everything else happening in the game. Overall, it is safe to say that all audio and visual effects are more realistic. The sound, interface, and special effects – all add to the delivery to help you understand the part of the game that you are in. Valve made sure to choose a quality sound that agreed with the physics of the game.
