Counter-Strike 2 Update: Dust 2 Returns to Active Duty, Major Gameplay Changes - April 25, 2024

Counter-Strike 2 Update: Dust 2 Returns to Active Duty, Major Gameplay Changes - April 25, 2024

By Marcus Chen

November 22, 2024 at 02:07 AM

[ VIEWMODEL ]

  • Adjusted viewmodel bob movement
  • Added "Preferred Viewmodel Left/Right Handedness" setting
  • New key binding (H key) to switch hands during gameplay
  • Viewmodel position and hand state now visible to first-person spectators
  • Deprecated "Couch" viewmodel position setting

[ HUD ]

  • New "Radar Map Alternate Zoom" setting with toggle functionality
  • Added local player radar icon for free cam spectating
  • Introduced grenade line-up reticle with configurable timing
  • Weapon Swap text now shows gameplay name instead of custom names
  • Added kill feed icon for "in-air" kills
  • Scoreboard added to ESC menu with bot indicator

[ BUY MENU ]

  • New "Dropped Weapons" panel for teammate-dropped weapons in buy zone
  • Shows guaranteed minimum money for next round in title bar

[ GAMEPLAY ]

  • Zeus adjustments:
    • Movement speed increased to 230 u/s
    • Firing range reduced to 120 units
    • Kill reward increased to $100 ($50 in Casual)
  • CZ75-Auto kill reward increased to $300 ($150 in Casual)
  • XM1014 kill reward reduced to $600 ($300 in Casual)

[ MAP UPDATES ]

  • Dust 2 replaces Overpass in Active Duty Group

Baggage:

  • Opened spawn roll-up doors
  • Updated conveyor models
  • Fixed stairs and various bugs

Inferno:

  • Removed top mid overhanging building
  • Removed banana overhangs
  • Improved player collision and readability

Other Maps (Overpass, Nuke, Vertigo, Mirage, Office):

  • Bug and exploit fixes
  • Collision and line of sight improvements
  • Performance optimizations

[ ADDITIONAL FEATURES ]

  • Enhanced demo playback with independent camera movement
  • Party practice matches and workshop maps support
  • Implemented Overwatch system for trusted partners
  • Added windowed mode brightness adjustment
  • Copenhagen 2024 Major sticker capsules on 75% discount
  • Improved inventory inspection with wear category and gameplay name display
  • Weapon finish adjustments for AK-47 Inheritance and USP-S Jawbreaker

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