The biggest shock for the community was the removal of from the Active Duty map pool. While it remains playable in casual modes, it was sidelined for professional tournament play. New Addition: Anubis joined the competitive rotation.
Snipers now have to be much more precise. Missing a shot is more punishing, and holding off a five-man rush is significantly harder. The M4A1-S (CT Rifle) Range Modifier: Reduced from 0.99 to 0.94 . Counter-strike Global Offensive 2022.11.14 - 1...
Valve’s goal was to shake up a stagnant "meta." Dust II was seen as too predictable for viewers, and the M4A1-S was overwhelmingly favored over other rifles. By limiting AWP ammo and rifle range, the game shifted toward higher stakes and better utility usage. The biggest shock for the community was the
Teams had to scrap old strategies and master a brand-new layout. 🔫 Major Weapon Rebalancing Snipers now have to be much more precise
Valve targeted the two most dominant weapons in the game to encourage more tactical variety. Magazine Size: Reduced from 10 bullets to 5 .