Counter-Strike 2: 3 Key Elements to Borrow from Other Shooters

3 Key Aspects Counter-Strike 2 Should Borrow from Other Shooters

On the night of June 7th, Valve released an update for the closed beta of Counter-Strike 2. Among the major changes, aside from replacing Dust 2 with the Mirage map, was the introduction of a new purchasing system with the option to sell wrongly acquired items.

Immediately, comparisons were drawn with Valorant, Riot Games’ shooter, whose purchase interface closely resembles the innovation in Counter-Strike 2. The feature of selling weapons had already been present during the beta testing phase. Some were not pleased with these borrowings, but I see nothing negative in them. Here are a few more elements that should be considered in CS 2 (and even in Dota 2).

A Map with Three Bomb Sites
In Valorant, there’s a map called Haven – the only map with three bomb sites among modern shooters. Essentially, this location is designed for an active gameplay with numerous twists and peaks. Interestingly, Haven has seen minimal changes since its release, with only minor fixes to errors and positions.

Having a map with three bomb sites will eliminate restrictions in CS 2’s matchmaking. Previously, you were limited by the “global” rank, but with the new restriction system, those limitations no longer exist. Now, you can enjoy new ranking metrics and constantly strive for the top spot in the global rankings, much like what happens in Dota 2.

An Appropriate Training System
Did you know that CS:GO has training? They show you how to move using the WASD keys, throw grenades, and even give you a chance to practice on cardboard targets. These are the basics for a shooter.

However, unfortunately, in CS (especially in CS 2), there are much

more important aspects to consider. It’s not just about bunny-hopping but also about new types of smokes and their distribution, jump-throws, and other movement techniques, the importance of audio information, voice chat, and so on. No one will tell you about these until you enter the toxic world of matchmaking.

In games like Overwatch, Rainbow Six Siege, and Valorant, they at least introduce you to the capabilities of characters, while in CS, they only tell you to plant the bomb on a site. Quite limited knowledge.

In the end, Counter-Strike 2 can adopt several crucial aspects from other shooters to enrich its gameplay and provide players with a more diverse experience. With these changes, players can enjoy deeper and more captivating matches that will leave them with a multitude of impressions from the world of gaming.