The Latest CS2 Changelog Brings a New Rental System and Extensive Vertigo Changes

With the latest round of updates, CS2 has seen numerous significant changes, as Valve has revised many of the game’s core mechanics. A highlight of this update is the introduction of the innovative “Open case-to-Rent Skin” system. Let’s dive into the details of this CS2 Changelog!

A New Perspective on Vertigo

One of CS2’s flagship maps, Vertigo, has undergone significant renovations. Previously criticized for its monotonous gameplay, the map now features a new pathway at the A site, including a sky bridge that connects to the back of A point. This creates new navigation options for the CT side, allowing for safer defense and easier retakes of the area. The removal of the connection between A zone and the elevator, replaced by an open passageway, opens up the map considerably, giving terrorists more routes for invasion!

“Kilowatt Weapon Case” Skin Rentals

In today’s update, the newly introduced “Kilowatt Weapon Case” for the CS2 era brings a rental system! When players use a key to open a “Kilowatt Weapon Case”, they can now opt to rent the entire collection of weapons within the case (excluding rare special items) for a week, instead of receiving a single item from the case series. While rented weapons cannot be customized, this system revolutionizes gameplay by allowing players to freely experiment and find the best weapons for their style.

Economic Changes

The cost for CT incendiary grenades has been reduced from 600 to 500, but their duration and the spread of flames have been decreased! This means that previously a single incendiary could fully cover a position, but now it might take two grenades to achieve the same effect. Additionally, the price of the M4A4 has been reduced from $3100 to $3000. These changes aim to create a more balanced and competitive environment.

Chickens and Miscellaneous Tweaks

While making comprehensive strategic adjustments, Valve hasn’t forgotten to inject a bit of humor and charm into the game. Chicken animations have been upgraded; they can now climb hills and make right turns while walking.

HUD Improvements

• Fixed a bug where the MVP player’s name was displayed incorrectly when a BOT took over.
• Fixed a bug in the buy menu where the “Refund All” button only refunded one flashbang.
• Addressed mismatch between the ESC menu scoreboard and the TAB menu scoreboard at the end of matches.
• Fixed a bug where the loss bonus prompt remained on the screen after closing the scoreboard.
• Blocking strangers’ Steam avatars will now also block other user-generated content such as name tags and stickers on weapons.

Conclusion

For more details on the latest CS2 update, please refer to the official CS2 patch notes.

The significant changes to Vertigo, adjustments to the CT economy, and more are sure to impact your gameplay experience. Dive into the game now to explore these updates first-hand!