New CS:GO update released

6-3-2015 10:34

Valve has released a spectator-oriented update for CS:GO ahead of ESL One Katowice.

Following last night's update, which focused heavily on improving the user interface of the game, it is now possible to see on the map overview the approximate time it will take to travel between two areas by using the shift key while drawing, which will certainly come in handy for casters and spectators alike.

The lines drawn on the overview map have been smoothed, and it is now possible to use two different colors using the left and right mouse buttons.

Other changes include improvements to server logging and some fixes related to ingame round stats.

Below you can find the update log in full:

[UI]

- Added round result history visuals to the scoreboard for Competitive games.

- Spectators/casters can now use SHIFT when drawing on the map overview which will show the approximate time it takes to travel that (2D) distance.

- Drawing on the overview map can now be done in two colors using left and right mouse buttons.

- Lines drawn on the overview map are now smoothed.

- The map overview drawing is now a bit cheaper to render.

- Added a WIP "Grid" option to allow drawing to snap to a standard grid (that can be accessed for spectators if "mapoverview_allow_grid_usage" is 1).

[TOURNAMENT]

- Added server event logging for match start which also includes the team names playing as CT and T.

- Added server event logging details for kills that occur with penetration, domination, and revenge modifiers similar to how the headshot modifier was logged previously.

[MISC]

- Fixed the round stats sometimes reporting that the round ended by time running out when the bomb was defused.

- Fixed a very rare case when Ts could kill a defusing CT, win the round, and a dead CT could still score a bomb defusal and earn defuse money bonus after the round was already over.

- Added flavor text to Operation Phoenix collection weapons.

[UI]

Added round result history visuals to the scoreboard for Competitive games.
Spectators/casters can now use SHIFT when drawing on the map overview which will show the approximate time it takes to travel that (2D) distance.
Drawing on the overview map can now be done in two colors using left and right mouse buttons.
Lines drawn on the overview map are now smoothed.
The map overview drawing is now a bit cheaper to render.
Added a WIP "Grid" option to allow drawing to snap to a standard grid (that can be accessed for spectators if "mapoverview_allow_grid_usage" is 1).

[TOURNAMENT]

Added server event logging for match start which also includes the team names playing as CT and T.
Added server event logging details for kills that occur with penetration, domination, and revenge modifiers similar to how the headshot modifier was logged previously.

[MISC]

Fixed the round stats sometimes reporting that the round ended by time running out when the bomb was defused.
Fixed a very rare case when Ts could kill a defusing CT, win the round, and a dead CT could still score a bomb defusal and earn defuse money bonus after the round was already over.
Added flavor text to Operation Phoenix collection weapons.

nice

2015-03-06 10:36

6 replies

Useless, till' Volvo doesn't try to ban cheaters like H1Z1 does, all these updates are useless as fuck ! VOLVO KILL CS !

2015-03-06 14:21

5 replies

Nobody plays H1Z1 though.

2015-03-06 14:58

G99 and G29 :/ R.I.P H1Z1

2015-03-06 15:35

i agree with your rage

2015-03-06 18:05

play esea m8

2015-03-06 23:48

Every game has cheaters, so did 1.6

2015-03-16 11:42

ayy nice one

noice

2015-03-06 10:37

1 reply

khhhp. click. noice. *rosen face*

2015-03-06 13:22

no map updates before a major tournament? unexpected

16 replies

Don't give ideas for them.

2015-03-06 10:48

the turnament hasnt started yet

2015-03-06 10:49

The tournament is next weekend. They still have enough time to change the maps and add some new maps.

2015-03-06 11:33

10 replies

hahaha idd

2015-03-06 12:01

true that im waiting for update next wednesday night :P

2015-03-06 12:24

Too much time for the teams to get ready. Thursday morning!

2015-03-06 12:42

Inb4 cbble update and adding cbble 2

2015-03-06 12:56

3 replies

Possible. Valve tries to push cbble to the competetive map pool, but it's not played that frequently. I'd really like to see maps like season or train played more often, unlikely that shitty cobblestone

2015-03-06 15:10

2 replies

The new train is shit though

2015-03-06 17:23

once you get used to it, i think it's O.K. nothing more than that to, i could see it being good tho :P

2015-03-06 23:50

dust 2 is going to be changed - an underwater map, you can only swim there

2015-03-06 13:13

"Added facade, train, workout, office to offical mappool" "All maps in tournametns will be RNG picked"

2015-03-06 15:53

Not sure how RGN map picks work, but i would encourage Valve/ESL to go for the only clear option here: Random maps. Clearly the most interesting option here. ^^

2015-03-06 15:55

"All maps are now be procedurally generated every round"

2015-03-06 16:14

ikr -dust2 -inferno -mirage -cache -overpass +office +assault +italy +aztec +vertigo

2015-03-06 16:48

ayyy lmao

2015-03-06 17:04

Noice

Just wish valve were as dedicated to 1.6 and source as there are to go. But it's great for csgo!

Too many 12 yr olds play. And unfortunately the majority of players are indeed casual players. Valve has always updated for the kids. Not for the pros.

2015-03-07 00:38

stafilokekk

2015-03-06 10:38

Added server event logging details for kills that occur with penetration, domination, and revenge modifiers similar to how the headshot modifier was logged previously. What does this mean?

2015-03-06 10:39

It means you can now see in console if kill was made with one of these modifiers(penetraition/domination/revenge). Like now you can see "headshot" modifier: "XXX killed YYY with a headshot(revenge/domination/penetration) from AK-47"

2015-03-06 12:34

no tec-9 nerf... bad update :/

2015-03-06 10:40

they will most likely nerf the tec-9 after the major event. now, few days before the event it would be really bad idea.

2015-03-06 16:51

and there's always someone crying about some pistol :'D so funny

2015-03-06 16:54

bad update, want more music kits

2015-03-06 10:41

more music kits or ritotito

2015-03-06 12:37

please update vac its 24x7 hackers on matchmakings...

2015-03-06 10:42

id rather have hackers and 128tick, than no hackers and 64tick :P

2015-03-06 23:51

Gaben seems to be running out of ideas...

2015-03-06 10:44

4 replies

2015-03-06 10:47

-1

2015-03-06 11:12

maybe more focused on hl3? :D

2015-03-06 11:50

in source 2 Kappa

2015-03-06 12:50

where is fuckin VAC bans for cheaters? also is to so hard to make "experience" system which will show everybody how many XP or MATCHES still left till the next rank in competitive mode???

2015-03-06 10:50

This would be a really dumb idea... They kinda do it in League and everyone is toxic when they know they'll rank up or derank.

2015-03-06 10:59

just show mmr like in dota instead of these lame ass ranks

2015-03-06 11:14

egdfsopgkjdfsgdf' YES

Still waiting for faast zoom/no scope shooting with awp like it was in old 1.6 times...

13 replies

that would overpower the awp, it's quite balanced how it is

2015-03-06 11:08

They could easily change smth in parameters so it would be not overpowered. For me it should be back it was a great skill ceiling thing.

2015-03-06 11:25

yep that would be sweet if we got fastzooms back, also blur when scoped in should be removed imo but that most probobly won't happend.

2015-03-06 13:31

Blur is good, it's showing when you have full accuracy etc.

2015-03-06 14:41

yes but then you can't walk zoomed in (so easy) like in 1.6

2015-03-06 15:01

That's right but I think it's less important than accurate fastzooms.

Will be a long wait

2015-03-06 11:19

You can do it if you're skilled enough, like me for example :P youtube.com/watch?v=p0OKxcKNB4s

2015-03-06 11:55

confirmed :D youtube.com/watch?v=YtvSp_6cjmw PS: inclusive SICK editing skills and music

2015-03-06 12:31

You need skills + luck. Quite easy to go to server and try out how much the random spread is. It does not make any difference under 2-3 meters, but no need to quickscope for those distances, noscope works as well. That last frag you will miss many times out of ten by random spread.

2015-03-06 12:35

Well if zou ask me quickscoping is ent to be utilized at close distances, and its working just fine. I got many other actions with similar situations (too lazy to record and edit them), but its just all matter of practice, since i'm playing mostly with awp.

such skills, much kills, wow

2015-03-06 20:23

enjoy triggerbots in MM then, if the quickscope is accurate like in 1.6 :D

Fixed a very rare case when Ts could kill a defusing CT, win the round, and a dead CT could still score a bomb defusal and earn defuse money bonus after the round was already over. daa fuck??

2015-03-06 10:57

There was a video of something similar somewhere here on hltv. As they said - it's a very rare case :p

2015-03-06 11:15

any chance for fixing roundtime and c4timer in matchmaking?

2015-03-06 11:03

how is the super accurate deagle with a mag size of a ak still not nerfed?

2015-03-06 11:11

I present you: REk-9

2015-03-06 11:16

Fix cheaters and Bypass shit Volvo :)

2015-03-06 11:23

Good, but where are the tec-9 tweaks?

2015-03-06 11:27

i want stopsound back!

2015-03-06 11:28

2015-03-06 16:10

nice update, finally something usefull

2015-03-06 11:30

useless as usual

2015-03-06 11:38

the update is too "important"

2015-03-06 11:39

YAUP Yet Another Useless Patch

2015-03-06 11:44

W About proper hitboxes for CT Volvo?

2015-03-06 11:53

good

Im just waiting for the - Added 128-tick servers to matchmaking instead of 64-tick

2015-03-06 11:54

14 replies

You supply everyone of 120+ hrz monitors? That's nice of you.

2015-03-06 12:00

Monitor is what you see, 64vs128tick is what you register; distinct difference. You reckon they had 100 tick servers in 1.6 just for the sake of it, as most played with 60hz :)

2015-03-06 12:36

11 replies

What you visually register, is what you see on your monitor, lol. It's the exact reason why Valve didnt boost that yet. Yes, 100 tick is pointless when everyone is using 60 hrz monitors.

2015-03-06 13:18

real gamers and good CS:GO players use 120hz or more

2015-03-06 14:01

No, haha. It has nothing to do with your monitor. The reason why they didn't boost it is because not everyone plays with 128< fps. I'm playing on a 60Hz and the difference is massive between 64 and 128 tick.

2015-03-06 14:38

Sometimes I wish we still lived in caves so natural selection could take care of people as dumb as you.

2015-03-06 15:17

hahahahahahahahahah xD

2015-03-16 11:37

:DDDD

2015-03-06 15:41

Thats so bullshit lol.. i played alot on 128tick servers back when i had a 60hz monitor. The difference between both ticks is HUGE, even with low fps/hz.

2015-03-06 16:53

loooooool

2015-03-06 17:16

+1 lolling with you m8

2015-03-07 02:04

You're not correct on this one bro ;-)

2015-03-06 23:53

everybody use 60hz? LOL 3. world problems... get a job dude

2015-03-08 12:41

You have no clue lmao

2015-03-06 12:43

Well, nice but i'm waiting for a real patch.

2015-03-06 11:57

Tuscan?

With the next operation.. Which will probably start next week or just after Katowice.

2015-03-06 12:20

The next operation will not come until the start to mid April because this vanguard crap will end at the end of March...

2015-03-06 12:41

Added flavor text to Operation Phoenix collection weapons. Thanks!

2015-03-06 12:02

Because I obviously paid $15 to read about painted guns. Thx volvo

2015-03-06 19:34

Added flavor text to Operation Phoenix collection weapons. -Very important

2015-03-06 12:09

valve +1

2015-03-06 12:10

i was waiting for: *added 128 tick servers ;(

2015-03-06 12:28

if u waiting for 128 tick u moron ser :( sorry

2015-03-06 16:50

cool

"Added round result history visuals to the scoreboard for Competitive games." thats the best :D

2015-03-06 12:38

so important update again ty

2015-03-06 12:44

When will you fix the mini scoreboard on the bottom showing wrong figures?

2015-03-06 12:54

Will they ever fix the Community server browser!? It's driving me nuts.

2015-03-06 13:02

first

2015-03-06 13:12

nice :)

2015-03-06 13:15

ADD OVERTIME IN MM

2015-03-06 13:50

what about ESL case drop ??? my skins is completely count on drop items .. drop it , sell it and shopping. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

2015-03-06 13:52

life changing..

2015-03-06 14:19

i believe UI is like perfect right now. also the default hud we have now is pretty good aswell. most gameplay aspects have been fixed except for * misaligned jumping hitboxes (engine problem can't be fixed) * flashbangs being too weak in 90 and 180 degrees * 57 and tec-9 doing too much damage + crazy moving accuracy(tec-9)

2015-03-06 14:25

They wouldn't do huge game-altering changes to the game a week before a Major though, but hopefully the pistol-situation will be resolved indeed.

2015-03-06 15:26

ofcourse they wouldn't and they shouldn't. im talking in general

When will you fix the shitty rule that saves nobody from getting scammed and having their items returned??? Buying an item off the market or buying a key in-game and not being able to trade it for 8 days is the most retarded thing they have done recently. The current update is useless,absolutely useless. This shit with buying items and not being able to trade them needs to be fixed!

2015-03-06 14:57

+1000

2015-03-06 18:50

too many cheats :3

2015-03-06 15:11

So many things need improvement and all they do is make completly useless updates.

2015-03-06 15:18

Still waiting for anti-cheat...

2015-03-06 15:30

2015-03-06 16:32

unexpected Expected some sudden huge gameplay changes like bounty rune on path to bombsite or shit

2015-03-06 16:31

Gabe : Why don't we add flavor text to Phoenix Weapons? - OMG f*cking great idea - Amazing - THIS'S UNREAL Result : Added flavor text to Operation Phoenix collection weapons.

2015-03-06 17:31

he he

2015-03-06 22:34

Volvo, plz, fix this fucking hitboxes!

2015-03-06 18:52

128 tick pls

2015-03-06 19:29

Nice one.

VOLVO NEED uPdate VAC to VPC Valve prevent cheats

2015-03-06 19:39

SHIT Update as ALWAYS :/ FFS FIX CSGO

2015-03-06 20:25

what we need: - worse smokes - 128 tick mm servers/dm - old train back ( that was my favorite map :() - Bring back silecenced m4a4 (from 1.6 and source) and remove m4a1-s. Recoil should be the same as the m4a4 has now. what ya think.

2015-03-06 22:39

the difference between the m4a4 and m4a1-s is essential, every team needs smoke spammers, solo site holders (m4a4) and marksmen (m4a1). tho i agree with your first 3 statement:)

2015-03-07 00:18