CS2 New Reload System Update: What Changed and How It Affects Gameplay
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As always, while players continue to finish the weekly mission, Valve quietly added to CS2 a new update. Usually, we can find small changes that can slightly improve the game process. Today, it’s a rather historic change that already affects the first matches in Counter-Strike. And not everyone in the community was glad to get it. What exactly happened, and how should we play from this moment? Let’s dive in and explore all the details.
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Reload
As soon as CS2 got a new update, the community noticed a significant change to the game experience. The reason is that Valve brought a new reload system to CS2. Earlier, or rather all these years, players could change the weapon magazine in CS2 whenever they wanted. Have you shot a few bullets? Reload it to restore your magazine CS2 to full. The rounds you haven’t used stay as a reserve.
The update brought to CS2 a new reload system, which is more realistic yet unexpected. This change lies in the number of magazines, not rounds, as we used to. In other words, if you have 24 rounds in your magazine during the CS2 match, after a reload, you can forget about these 24 rounds. They aren’t in a reserve. They are gone.
The good news is that the new CS2 reload system doesn’t change the use of revolvers and shotguns (Nova, XM1014, and Sawed-Off). Since you reload specifically shells, not a magazine, you can reload it after each shot without fear of losing precious bullets.
Community Reaction
Of course, the new reload system in CS2 immediately triggered a reaction from the community. The reason is that players now need to learn how to reload in CS2 again. They cannot spam through smoke without a reason and change magazines whenever they want (at least, not without a cost).
At the same time, the new reload system in CS2 adds more responsibility and attention to your actions. And if you have a habit of reloading every time you shoot once, now is the best time to forget about it.
Map Guides in Competitive Matches
Also, CS2 players with the new update can learn smokes even during the Competitive matches on Active Duty maps. In the first five rounds of each half, you can open the pause menu and check competitive map guides. Of course, they are limited in comparison to offline guides on the Steam Community Workshop. Still, it could be a nice opportunity to remember a few tricks during the game.
Join Friends in Custom Games
Another feature Valve added to the current CS2 update is the ability to join your friends in their custom games. If the server allows it, the only thing you need to do is open the Friends list in the game and join your mate.
If you want to lead the party, then choose one of the Workshop Maps you are following and turn on “Open Party.” As soon as you start a workshop map, your friends will be allowed to join you without a delay. For example, it could be a nice opportunity to warm up together before the Competitive or Premier matches.
Conclusion
The new reload system in CS2 has a high chance of significantly changing the game experience. Especially on the pro scene, where each bullet could be crucial. While most players aren’t happy to get such a reload in CS2, it brings more opportunities and strategies. Especially when you need to decide whether to change a magazine with 10 rounds. What do you think about the reload system and other small changes in CS2?
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