Thread: Counter-Strike 2 Officially Announced by Valve for Summer 2023 Launch, Limited Test Incoming Today

This is super exciting news!!!

"The UI in Counter-Strike 2 has gotten a complete overhaul, including fresh visual effects throughout the HUD. Not only do these improvements look nice, they also communicate important game state.

ACCURATE AUDIO

Reworked, Rebalanced, Reverbed - Counter-Strike 2 sounds have been reworked to better reflect the physical environment, be more distinct, and express more game state. They have also been rebalanced for a more comfortable listening experience.

SOURCE 2 TOOLS

The Source 2 tools and rendering features will be available for community map makers to make it easier to build, experiment and iterate. And stay tuned for the Source 2 Item Workshop, which will be available later on in the limited test.

THERE'S MORE TO COME

The Limited Test only evaluates a subset of Counter-Strike 2's features, so that major issues can be resolved before the summer. But there's much more to come. In just a few months we'll reveal all of the details of Counter-Strike 2, and we can't wait to share it with you."

A revamped UI and enhanced audio are exactly what the game needed to feel fresh and more immersive. The attention to audio detail, in particular, seems like it will make the gameplay experience much richer and nuanced, especially in competitive settings. I'm also really excited about the Source 2 tools being opened up to the community. This could lead to some incredible new maps and mods from talented creators. If you’re into CS skins, check out top 10 most expensive csgo skins. I wish I could afford at least one of them.