CS2 Overpass overhaul leaves us reflecting on its stunning new water

Valve is working onerous on revamping Counter-Strike: International Offensive’s graphics for the discharge of its sequel, Counter-Strike 2. Contemplating CS:GO’s unimaginable longevity, expectations are excessive for the upcoming team-based shooter forward of the Counter-Strike 2 release date this summer time. As a part of Valve’s efforts to transform the Overpass map, we’ve acquired a glimpse of CS2’s water, and it’s greater than only a fairly face.

The clip under exhibiting the distinction between the water in Counter-Strike 2 and CS:GO has actually been making a splash. Valve has clearly labored onerous on growing the fantastic element within the water’s texture, and the outcomes communicate for themselves.

What’s actually impressed us, nonetheless, is the drastically improved physics. The in-game water now behaves extra like precise water. When you run by means of it, even slowly, it’ll go away ripples behind you for some time afterward.

That would have an enormous impact on gameplay, which means gamers who journey by means of water threat giving freely their place to keen-eyed enemies. After all, it’s not going to be the be-all-and-end-all of CS2 gameplay, however within the tactical head-to-head warfare this team-based shooter offers, gamers will take all the benefits they’ll get.

It’s not simply clear water that’s been affected, too. Overpass’s sewage has undergone some huge adjustments, with the murky water exhibiting a powerful stage of dynamism and interactivity. It could be a bit gross, nevertheless it reveals Valve’s consideration to element in designing the sequel to one of the vital common FPS of all time.

As in CS:GO, understanding the maps can be an enormous a part of your success or failure in CS2. Take a look at our information to what we all know about all Counter-Strike 2 maps confirmed so far, and what meaning for the sport’s launch.