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Valve · Valve
Jun 30, 2023 · 35mo ago

Release Notes for 6/29/23

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This update introduces the Casual game mode, adds Nuke and Office to the map pool, and implements significant audio and movement refinements to better align with CS:GO feel.

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  • NukeAdded a specific audio layer to Nuke to improve the accuracy of vertical sound positioning, making it easier to tell if enemies are above or below.Added
  • Audio
    • Positional sounds now have distance effects, improving spatial awareness.Added
    • General improvements to how 3D sound is processed for better immersion and accuracy.
    • Restored missing low-end frequencies for distant explosions and gunfire, improving audio depth.
  • Movement
    • Bunny Hopping:Adjusted bunny hopping mechanics to mirror the feel of CS:GO on 128-tick servers.128 tick CS:GO
    • cl_showpos now displays the peak velocity of the last 3 seconds in parentheses, aiding movement testing.Enhanced
  • NetworkingAsynchronous delta frame sending reduces server CPU load, which decreases the likelihood of dropped ticks.SynchronousAsynchronous

Bug fixes4

  • ShootingFixed a bug where bullets occasionally ignored the intended spray pattern, ensuring more consistent weapon behavior.
  • Audio
    • Fixed a bug where sounds ignored geometry occlusion, which previously made sound sources seem closer than they actually were.
    • Corrected volume inconsistencies based on the player's facing direction.
  • MovementFixed an issue where crouching or uncrouching would occasionally feel sluggish or slow.

Other changes5

  • CasualThe Casual game mode has been added to the game, providing a more relaxed environment for players.Added
  • NukeNuke is now available across Deathmatch, Casual, and Competitive modes.Added
  • OfficeOffice has been added to the Deathmatch and Casual map rotations.Added
  • MirageMirage has been removed from the current map rotation.AvailableRemoved
  • GrenadesInspect:Players can now use the inspect key on grenades to view the model.NoYes

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Counter-Strike 2 · Jun 30, 2023
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