New feature in CS2 raises mixed feelings. „Exploding” cases can contain skins for $1,500

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The newest Counter-Strike 2 update includes new loot boxes and tools to help moderators, but the update hasn’t been without its problems and disagreements.

Following efforts to combat cheaters, Valve has released a small but important update to Counter-Strike. The patch includes relatively few changes, with one notable addition being improved and more detailed sounds for grenades. While many players appreciate this enhancement, others feel it’s not a necessary feature.

But the consequences of two other changes are far more noteworthy – and not always in a good way.

Better-worse loot boxes?

The first thing to know is about the Genesis Collection and its related terminals. You can obtain it through the weekly supply drop, but instead of receiving it immediately, you’ll have 72 hours to select the items you want after accessing it.

Okay, so when I activate this terminal, it shows me a deal – a price I can pay right from my Steam wallet. If I don’t buy it, it’ll give me another offer. But heads up – if I keep saying no five times in a row, the terminal just… explodes and vanishes from my inventory. Gotta be careful!

Players currently have varied reactions to this new idea. The main concern is that, in the future, the prices of these items will be controlled by the Steam market – items obtained from in-game terminals won’t be tradable for a week. This is based on what data miners have discovered. Regardless, even now, the rarest items from the Genesis Collection are selling for more than $1,500, according to reports on Reddit.

Valve recently announced that the in-game terminal is now accessible in Belgium. Some players believe this addition is a way to work around the country’s rules regarding loot boxes, as the system is similar to Valorant’s Night Market event.

Chess and CS like Roblox

Valve has added a new map scripting system to CS 2, letting players customize fan-made maps. They’ve also included a demo map to showcase this feature and hidden a playable version of what they call ‘the second oldest game in the world’ for players to discover.

This gives moderators, particularly those who design maps, a lot more flexibility in creating new content. Because the system uses JavaScript, people already familiar with it can really let their creativity shine.

Players are excited to see what custom maps will be created for the game. However, some worry that this could lead to CS 2 becoming like Roblox, with a wide variety of game modes that don’t feel connected to the core CS experience. But honestly, Valve games – including CS – have always offered a lot of different ways to play.

Beyond the two new additions, this update also refined how shooting timing works. However, many players are now voicing concerns, as it seems Valve’s changes to subtick timing haven’t been well-received, despite initial excitement.

People online have noticed something odd about the shooting in the new game – specifically, the way guns recoil, or don’t. It seems the developers may have tried to make it feel more like the earlier games, but the results are mixed. While some players dislike the change, others actually enjoy it.

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2025-09-19 13:32