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The article reflects on the decline of server browsers and community-driven gaming experiences, reminiscing about the early days of online multiplayer games like Counter-Strike, and lamenting the loss of small, vibrant communities and the social interactions they fostered, contrasting them with modern matchmaking systems and social platforms like Discord.
Epic Games is launching a new first-person mode for Fortnite called "Ballistic," set to debut in early access on December 11. This 5v5 competitive game mode features a round-based structure and a performance-driven economy similar to Counter-Strike, with no respawns between rounds. Players will be divided into attackers and defenders, aiming to plant or prevent the detonation of a Rift Point Device. Ballistic will launch with a single map and a limited set of weapons, positioning itself as a potential competitor to games like Counter-Strike and Valorant.
Epic Games is introducing a new first-person shooter mode in Fortnite called "Ballistic," which resembles games like Counter-Strike and Valorant. This 5v5 tactical game involves planting or defending a "Rift Point Device" and features round-based gameplay with gear purchases between rounds. Ballistic is part of Epic's strategy to diversify Fortnite's offerings, similar to Roblox, allowing players to explore various experiences while maintaining the core battle royale mode. The new mode launches in early access on December 11th, alongside the ability for creators to publish first-person experiences.
A unique Counter-Strike 2 weapon skin, the StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Blue Gem pattern 661, has sold for over $1 million, setting a new record for the game's in-game economy. The exact sale amount and buyer remain undisclosed, but offers of $1 million were reportedly rejected multiple times before the final sale.
A one-of-a-kind StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Blue Gem skin for Counter-Strike has sold for over $1 million, making it the most expensive skin ever sold publicly for the game. The skin's rarity and unique blue metallic look significantly contributed to its high value.
The Astralis women's Counter-Strike team requested default female skins in the game, receiving mixed reactions but also overwhelming support. Astralis has now backed the request, expressing disappointment at disrespectful and hateful messages. The organization's sponsor, Netcompany, supported the idea by purchasing female agent skins and offering them to supporters. The request for default female agent skins in Counter-Strike has gained attention, and it remains to be seen how Valve will respond.
Valve reportedly made nearly $1 billion in 2023 from Counter-Strike cases, as the game's in-game loot boxes and skins have created a thriving in-game economy, with some skins valued at over $1 million each. The Anubis collection and the launch of Counter-Strike 2 contributed to a surge in case unboxings, with players spending over $980 million on cases alone in 2023, marking a significant increase in case prices and unboxings.
A recent update for Counter-Strike 1.6 unintentionally included an early prototype of Left 4 Dead, the popular zombie co-op shooter. The prototype, originally built as a mod for Counter-Strike Condition Zero, was discovered by fans who combined it with a previously leaked map called 'Zombie City.' The update was released by Valve to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Half-Life, and while it was meant to make CS 1.6 compatible with Half-Life changes, it accidentally included the Left 4 Dead prototype. The prototype, dubbed 'Terror-Strike,' has been successfully integrated into Condition Zero by fans, providing a glimpse into the earliest versions of Left 4 Dead.
Twitch star and former CS:GO pro, Shroud, expressed his belief that Counter-Strike will "die" with the release of CS2. Despite the game's popularity and improvements, Shroud thinks that certain aspects, such as the smoke effect, need to be changed. His teammates disagreed with his negative outlook, but Shroud remains convinced that CS2 will mark the end of the franchise. However, Counter-Strike 2 continues to dominate as the most-played game on Steam.
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) servers are still running at 64 ticks, despite the community's desire for 128 tick rate servers. FACEIT, a popular third-party competitive platform, has revealed their servers to be 128 ticks. The tick rate determines how fast the server updates the game, with higher tick rates providing smoother gameplay. While Valve introduced a Sub-Tick update for CS2, players are disappointed that the servers remain at 64 ticks. It is uncertain if Valve will adopt 128 tick rate servers in the future.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is considering equipping military transport aircraft with long-range missiles to develop a counter-strike capability against imminent missile attacks. The missiles being considered include the US-made Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and an aircraft-launched version of the Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missile. The plan involves configuring the Kawasaki C-2 aircraft to launch these missiles, which would self-ignite after being dropped from the cargo aircraft. The development of this capability is budgeted for this fiscal year, with full-scale production expected after technical research is completed in 2024.
Twitch has updated its community guidelines to prohibit streamers from promoting or being sponsored by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin gambling sites. This ban could impact many CS:GO streamers who have lucrative deals with these controversial websites. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on skin gambling, with Valve also taking action in recent years.
A fan-made video by YouTuber 'VISION' showcases a remaster of Counter-Strike 1.6 in Unreal Engine 5, using original textures to maintain the game's retro art style. The video features recreated maps and basic gameplay mechanics, and while it is just a concept, it is still interesting for CS fans. The remaster is not to be confused with Valve's upcoming Counter-Strike 2.0 in Source2 Engine, which will have numerous gameplay changes and improvements.
A suggestion for dynamic weather and a day and night cycle in the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 game has been met with backlash from the community. Counter-Strike veterans argue that consistency is key for a competitive FPS, and adding such mechanics would change the game too much. However, some suggest a veto system for choosing weather conditions and times of day, or trying it out in Casual or Deathmatch modes. A Halloween update with dynamic weather and a day and night cycle is also proposed.
Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat has hidden articles about Russia's war in Ukraine in the popular online shooter game Counter-Strike, in an effort to breach Russian media restrictions. The paper built a map of a war-torn Slavic city, naming it "de_voyna", in reference to the Russian word "voyna" meaning war, which is prohibited in Russia in reference to the conflict in Ukraine. The map conceals a secret room where the paper hid images and texts detailing the cruelties witnessed by its reporters and photographers in Ukraine during the war.