CS2 Everything You Need to Know About the Release Notes for October 2nd

Published 10/03/2023, 11:29 AM EDT

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It has been a week since CS2 is out and the devs have pushed the first bug-fix update. While the launch of CS2 came as an overall success, many bugs were noted and players gave feedback to the devs. The new update features many bug fixes and general quality-of-life improvements.

As new features join the franchise, Valve has improved the game mechanically and visually. With the new release, players have reported all the game-breaking bugs and the devs were quick to react. With the new update rolled out, fans wonder what changes have been made to the game.

CS2 October 2nd patch

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The launch of CS2 gave players a new experience, but that experience came with many bugs and glitches. Although it’s just been a week since the game’s release, Valve has been quick to address the issues and has rolled out a new update. The October 2nd update for CS2 tackles many of these problems such as graphical glitches and more.

Some of the major bug fixes include the removal of the movement penalty while walking on muddy surfaces. This helped make the gameplay more smooth and enjoyable for players. Along with that, Valve also fixed many graphical bugs including shader compilation when connecting to a server. This bug has been causing glitches in the game and the update brings a fix for players facing this issue on Nvidia cards. However, the devs mentioned that they still need to work on the bug for players using AMD GPUs.

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A certain animation bug that prevents the knife slash animation from being interrupted with an inspection, has been fixed. Valve has also worked on various bug fixes and tweaks to weapon finishes and gloves. Another graphical bug that the update has worked on is where Molotov/incendiary grenades would create a fire ring in the air. Furthermore, the devs have also worked on the performance of extinguishing the Molotov. Along with the above fixes, the devs also worked on making the game more stable to avoid crashes.

Known issues from the release of CS2

Although the game was out for a closed beta, and many bugs were pointed out during that time, many issues still remain. While the devs are working on patch fixes for the game, here are all the known issues that are yet to be addressed.

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One main issue that still remains is the one of the subtick system. Some players have been experiencing these issues, especially when they get peeked. The animation problem due to the subticks is causing a problem making players feel like they are being shot from behind a wall. This comes as a huge problem as many players have gotten this issue up. Although Valve has not yet addressed this bug, players hope to see it patched soon.

Many maps in Counter-Strike 2 have received improvements in lighting. Maps like Overpass and Inferno received more significant makeovers. Players are also eagerly waiting to see the return of maps like Cobblestone and Cache, which have not yet been implemented.

Some miscellaneous issues include watching highlights and lowlights through the in-game demo viewer causing consistent crashes. Some players have noticed the absence of the “cl_righthand 0” command, which allows players to switch the weapon view model to the left hand. Valve has not yet introduced this command to CS2, and fans are patiently awaiting a new update.

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While it is clear that CS2 had a rocky start when it came to bug fixes, it is to be noted that Valve has been quick to respond and work on them. As CS2 has received a lot of criticism, many players are very happy to see the reworked game. That being said, have you experienced any of these issues while getting into CS2? Let us know below.

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Viren Mirpuri

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Viren is an Esports Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Mass Media degree in one hand and a gaming controller in another, he is set to document every milestone in the gaming industry. As an Esports journalist, he has covered over 500 articles about what is fresh in the scene.
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