As a passionate Counter-Strike fan who has witnessed the evolution of the game since its inception, I must admit I’m feeling a tad disappointed with Valve’s current approach towards CS2. It feels like an adopted child being left behind while the younger sibling, Deadlock, gets all the love and attention.
According to former Valorant professional TenZ, it seems that Valve is treating Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) like a child who has been adopted but not given much attention. This is because, as Deadlock, their new hero-shooter MOBA, receives all the care and focus instead.
Despite the immense excitement surrounding CS2’s highly anticipated launch in September 2023, it can’t be denied that Valve hasn’t made significant progress with the sequel over the past year. Updates have been scarce and infrequent, causing players to voice their disappointment with the lackluster updates. Even professional players have gone as far as predicting that it could take another six years for the game to reach its full potential.
While Valve has been focusing on other areas, a game called Deadlock suddenly appeared in 2024. Although it’s currently in its early stages of development, this unique blend of hero-shooter and MOBA genres has already been receiving substantial updates at a steady pace.
Fresh personalities have been introduced, major problems that could disrupt gameplay were swiftly addressed during the night, and the layout of the map underwent significant transformation; overall, it’s been a seamless experience thanks to consistent updates from our development team.
Recognizing the stark contrast between the two games, the ex-CSGO standout now known as TenZ spoke about letting go of CS2, likening it to a cherished but overlooked adopted child, while Deadlock garners all the focus and attention.
It appears that TenZ isn’t optimistic about his prospects in Counterstrike, but he believes that Gabe Newell would appreciate Deadlock because it shares similarities with Dota, being a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game.
— Deadlock Intel (@IntelDeadlock) September 30, 2024
A dissatisfied spectator inquired during a September 30 Twitch broadcast, as captured by Deadlock Intel, “Why did they opt for CS2 instead of taking any other action?” or simply “What made them choose CS2 over anything else?” The viewer seemed curious about whether there were plans for CS2.
Directly stating his opinion, TenZ criticized the essence of the sequel, contending that there hasn’t been much meaningful content presented since its launch in 2023.
TenZ clarified that the primary task was transitioning it to the Source 2 engine. However, he added with a touch of sarcasm, “But let’s not forget the other reason: so they can claim they did something new, and boy, have they! They’ve been busy developing Deadlock, releasing two substantial patches brimming with content… Introducing two new characters, upgraded jungle camps, items, graphics, you name it… But Counter-Strike? It just missed out on the celebration.
Looking back, CS2’s one-year anniversary slipped by unceremoniously. To be frank, it seems like the shooter has been somewhat overlooked compared to the attention given to Deadlock, as per my personal observation as a gamer.
Valve has always cared for CS as if it were their own child, while TF2 is more like a close relative. Essentially, Valve is planning to give CS2 the same level of care and attention they gave to TF2.
Through an esports perspective, TenZ emphasized that Valve President Gabe Newell appears to lean more towards MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas) than shooter games. He suggested that this is because Newell has never attended significant CS:GO tournaments, whereas he’s been present at numerous Dota 2 events throughout the years.
As we anticipate what Valve might unveil for Counter-Strike 2 in the future, it’s apparent that Deadlock has taken center stage, given the frequent update releases it receives at present.
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2024-10-02 03:18