Counter-Strike 2 brings some new mechanics to the shooter series, and among them are revised smoke grenades. Twitch streamer ‘LIRIK’ showcased a perfect example of how to utilize the new feature, and players are excited to see what professionals will make of the opportunities.
First a few rumors, then the first leak, and now it’s clear: Counter-Strike 2 will be released in summer 2023 as an upgrade from CS:GO. The shooter landscape is in turmoil.
In the meantime, there is already a lot of information about the upgrade; we have summarized the most important changes for you here:
- From CS:GO to Counter-Strike 2: The most important changes at a glance
- 14 changes in CS2 that you might not have noticed yet
The first players are already allowed to play. The developers at Valve select certain people for their exclusive test. Among them is Twitch streamer LIRIK, who already knows how to utilize the new smoke grenades perfectly. Here is the clip:
What is there to see? The smoke grenades in Counter-Strike 2 react to their surroundings. If something is in the way, the smoke shapes itself around the object.
Additionally, the smoke is practically “interactive.” You can shoot holes through it with the wind from bullets, but grenades also make the smoke dissipate with their shockwave during an explosion.
LIRIK uses this effect for the perfect interplay between enemy smoke, a grenade, and a sniper rifle. He sees from which direction the smoke is coming, throws his own fragmentation grenade to disperse the smoke, and scores a significant hit with the AWP.
The video has more information about the new smoke:
They do not want to turn the entire Counter-Strike feeling upside down with CS2, but rather to bring fresh wind into the dusty shooter with small, pointed changes. Additionally, there are technical improvements regarding graphics, netcode, and redesigned maps.
What do players say about it? On Reddit, a thread has formed with almost 2,000 upvotes, where some players are discussing the new smoke. The mood is positive. Many users have not seen the trick so far and are impressed by the mechanics:
- LeonThePeon69: ‘Can you always do that in Counter-Strike? That was insane!’
- CrueltyFreeViking: ‘I hope they add a leaf blower during the buy rounds for a reasonable price.’
- RealBigDicTator: ‘I am very curious about the professionals and how they will handle the new smoke mechanics once the game is fully released.’
However, not all users in the Reddit thread are as enthusiastic. There are some comments referring to the trailer for the mechanics, where the trick has already been demonstrated.
If you want to know more about the new shooter, check out our info hub on the topic: Counter-Strike 2 – All information, rumors, and leaks about the Source 2 successor to CS:GO
