CS 2: Update brings adjustments to lag compensation

Updates continue at full speed on CS 2. On the night of last Wednesday (13), the Valve released the new update focused on bug fixing. In addition, the developer also made adjustments to server lag compensation.

Still in the beta, Valve has been working to make the game 100% ready for its launch, which should take place by September 23rd, according to the developer itself. See last Wednesday’s updates.

Release Notes for today are up: https://t.co/LVOISv5LxP

— CS2 (@CounterStrike) September 13, 2023

CS 2 Update

MAPS

• Various bug fixes and adjustments for all uploaded maps.

GAMEPLAY

• Various fixes for molotov/incendiary grenades;
• Various fixes for smoke grenades;
• Corrected damage indicators for fire damage;
• First-person shooter trails adjusted to reflect shooting accuracy;
• Various adjustments to lag compensation;
• Replaced player elevation indicators on radar with viewing directions.

PREMIER MATCHMAKING

• Various bug fixes and adjustments to UI elements.

AS

• Changes and adjustments to the audio mixing;
• Reduced occlusion and distance effects for shots, steps and reloads;
• Slight increase in stereo spread;
• Fixed a bug where incorrect footstep and jump sounds were played on raised ledges;
• Fixed a bug where the music would stop playing at the end of the deathmatch.

SEVERAL

• Armor number changed in the purchase menu, from the value you currently have; for the amount you can buy;
• Various fixes for weapon finishes, gloves and stickers;
• Water rendering performance improvements;
• Added badge positions for all knife models;
• Allow adjusting voice volumes of individual players;
• Various bug fixes and HUD tweaks
• Added option to disallow animated avatars;
• Removed several legacy network convars that existed in CS:GO but never took effect in CS2.

When does CS 2 come out?

According to Valvethe new version of the game will arrive as a free update to CS:GO during the Brazilian winter, that is, at some point between June 21 and September 23, 2023.