Just when we thought we had recovered from the big update that brought us Kilowatt case, skin for Zeus, and much more, Valve has released another update that many players have been waiting for.

Today, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the update, delving into even the aspects that Valve left unmentioned in their blog post and showing off some cool new features that will be useful in many situations.

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All info about update

Valve has added many minor and small details that you might not notice, but we have gathered the most interesting things for you that can be not only interesting for you but also very useful, so we suggest taking a look at what Valve has added to the new update.

Left hand was back 

A highly anticipated feature has finally arrived: swapping weapons between the left and right hand! Many players have been eagerly awaiting this feature, as many are accustomed to playing with their left hand, while others simply switch hands between left and right out of habit, even without reason, just for the fun of it.

Similar to how you might twirl a knife or examine a pistol, changing hands can also serve as a small fun for some.

However, it’s worth noting that many players have pointed out that it’s more convenient for them to check positions with a weapon in the left hand, as it looks visually different, and you can see more details when checking, for example, the right side.

Fine. pic.twitter.com/bsTHxz65Yn

— CS2 (@CounterStrike) April 25, 2024

“ Added “Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand” key binding (default: US keyboard letter H) to switch hands temporarily during gameplay.“

As you can see, you only need to press “H,” and the hand will change. You can also assign this function to any key that is convenient for you.

Crosshair + radar 

Another pleasant bonus in this update is the addition of a special crosshair that activates after holding a grenade for more than three seconds. This will help you better aim at the place you want to throw it, as many players play with different crosshairs, so the new grenade throwing crosshair will be very useful.

Radar is a very, very important thing that is ignored by thousands of low-rank players, but millions, especially professional players, know how important it really is. And today Valve has added an incredibly useful feature that will help you not to miss any enemies and always see what is happening on the map.

“Added “Radar Map Alternate Zoom” setting and “Toggle Radar Zoom” key binding to toggle between zoom levels during gameplay.”

This is a very, very important feature that will help many people play better.

Upgraded Zeus and More

In addition to the Zeus rework, Valve has also brought back CZ75-Auto in this update. This change was made because the previous reward of $100 per kill made it an unappealing choice, especially during pistol rounds.

Even in the mid-game, players often opted for Deagle instead due to its superior firepower and the fact that enemies already have armor. However, Valve has now increased CZ75-Auto’s reward to $300 per kill.

It means that a single kill will recoup 60% of the weapon’s cost, making it a much more attractive option. We hope to see CZ75-Auto make a comeback on the pro scene and witness some exciting plays with this pistol.

As for Zeus, you can now earn money for kills with this taser. The amount is admittedly small at $100, but it’s justified considering that it now starts to recharge after each use.

Another notable change is the narrowing of the weapon’s firing angle. To hit an enemy, you must aim directly at their body.

Here is full weapon update list:

• Іncreased Zeus movement speed and adjusted the attack cone
• Increased Zeus kill reward from $0 to $100 ($50 in Casual)
• Increased CZ75-Auto kill reward from $100 to $300 ($150 in Casual)
• Reduced XM1014 kill reward from $900 to $600 ($300 in Casual)

Buy menu 

Everyone is already accustomed to the buy menu, and it is quite convenient and informative, but the developers have made a very pleasant upgrade to this menu for us. Now, in the upper right corner, you can see the amount of money that you can get for the next round.

This is now very useful because you can better calculate the funds that you will have to buy this or that weapon. At the bottom, you will find a new panel, “Dropped Weapons”, where you can see (and directly pick up) any weapon that you or your teammates have dropped in the purchase zone.

This is a very pleasant bonus that will make the game easier and better.

💵 Buy Zone Changes!

You can now see all dropped weapons in spawn below the buy menu allowing you to directly pick them up 📈 pic.twitter.com/KFPmjeQ23U

— Jacky (@Jackyesports) April 26, 2024

New kill icon 

Wow, this is just something else! We thought we had seen all the possible kill icons already, but Valve has added another one, and it’s simply incredible. Don’t you agree?

New Killfeed Icon – In Air Kill added. pic.twitter.com/YCoCTGmV57

— Thour CS2 (@ThourCS2) April 25, 2024

Map

The new competitive map is the biggest and most anticipated feature for most players! Overpass has finally been replaced by Dust 2!

Many players have been eagerly awaiting this change. They can finally stop playing only Mirage and enjoy their favorite classic map.

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— NAVI (@natusvincere) April 26, 2024

The update also made significant changes to Inferno, removing large buildings that could obstruct grenade throws.

The 2 big changes made to Inferno in the last update! 🔥

What do you think about them? Improved the map? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/SMhx1schMi

— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April 26, 2024

Conclusion

We want to say a huge thank you to Valve for such cool and frequent updates. They really give you an incentive to play and get better. Finally, the legendary map has returned, and finally, you can switch weapons from one hand to the other. This is a really good update, and we look forward to more like it because it makes playing CS2 even better.

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