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CS:GO August 2022 Update | Major Changes to Competitive Matchmaking Algorithm!

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CS:GO August 2022 Update | Major Changes to Competitive Matchmaking Algorithm!

Introduction

CS:GO players, get ready for some exciting changes! The latest patch notes bring a host of updates, including changes to the competitive matchmaking algorithm, alterations to maps, and a special 10 Year Birthday celebration. The competitive matchmaking algorithm has been recalibrated for accuracy, and players will need to win their next match to see their Skill Group. Meanwhile, the Ember map has undergone significant changes, including alterations to the cannons and the addition of a bus stop outside Industry. In honor of CS:GO's 10th birthday, players can enjoy a special celebration that includes a 10 Year Birthday Sticker Capsule, new maps, and a 10 Year Birthday Coin. The patch notes also include new music kits and improvements to the game's overall functionality, such as an "Inspect Items" option to browse contents of containers. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, these updates are sure to keep you engaged and entertained.

[ MISC ]

– Multiple changes to the competitive matchmaking algorithm, which will require Skill Groups to be recalibrated for accuracy. Your Skill Group will not be visible until you win your next match. – Game instructor should now correctly reload saved state if it is disabled and re-enabled. – Game instructor floating hints are disabled in competitive matches.

[ MAPS ]

Ember -Changes to Cannons: –Altered the angle that the North cannon faces –Cannons can now be aimed upwards, and is now 2x faster –Now have 3 firing speeds (change with mouse2) –Reduced inaccuracy multiplier –Killfeed now shows weapon icon –Produce a beefy screen shake and more particle effects –Base model now also rotates –Added damage falloff to cannonballs after their initial collision –Fixed being able to bumpmine away from cannon and keep control –Fixed cannons continuing to turn when no longer in use -Added bus to bus stop outside Industry

[10 Year Birthday]

CS:GO is celebrating its 10th birthday with: – The 10 Year Birthday Sticker Capsule – Maps (see below) – The 10 Year Birthday Coin — Get your Birthday Coin by earning enough XP for your first in-game drop of the week.

[MISC]

– Added an “Inspect Items” option to browse contents of containers.

[MAPS]

– Anubis, Breach, and Tuscan have been added to official matchmaking in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch game modes. – Primetime and Blagai have been added to official matchmaking in Wingman game mode. – Climb, Crete, Hive, and Iris have been removed from official matchmaking.

[10 Year Birthday]

CS:GO is celebrating its 10th birthday with: – The 10 Year Birthday Sticker Capsule – Maps (see below) – The 10 Year Birthday Coin — Get your Birthday Coin by earning enough XP for your first in-game drop of the week.

[MISC]

– Added an “Inspect Items” option to browse contents of containers.

[MAPS]

– Anubis, Breach, and Tuscan have been added to official matchmaking in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch game modes. – Primetime and Blagai have been added to official matchmaking in Wingman game mode. – Climb, Crete, Hive, and Iris have been removed from official matchmaking.

[ MUSIC KITS ]

– Added the Initiators Music Kit Box and the StatTrak™ Initiators Music Kit Box, featuring 6 new music kits: — 3kliksphilip, Heading for the Source — Humanity’s Last Breath, Void — Juelz, Shooters — Knock2, dashstar* — Meechy Darko, Gothic Luxury — Sullivan King, Lock Me Up

[ MISC ]

– Added a message on the main menu for players whose inventory is reaching full capacity. – Awarded “10 Year Birthday Coin” items to players whose inventory was at full capacity and did not receive a drop during the birthday week. – Users without Prime Account Status can only invite Steam friends to a party lobby. – Users without Prime Account Status see a limited profile view when inspecting non-friend accounts. – Blocked player avatars will now display one of a set of premade custom avatars instead of a no-avatar-outline. – Fixed Steam Controller input overlay mismatch during warmup.

[ MAPS ]

Blagai -Fixed bot navigation -Added position names in the upper left corner -Fixed various visual bugs -Improved optimization a bit -Moved the map away from the zero coordinates -Reworked model of the fence, canopy, steps -Various minor visual improvements -Improved clipping throughout the map Thanks Joaokaka1998, Cheburek Primetime -> Cascade – Name changed from Primetime to Cascade. – Updated cave collision model. – Improved clipping – Reduced detail to help boost performance and limit visual bugs – All particles, sprites, and glows have been removed – Lighting has been altered Breach – Fixed various bomb stuck spots and clipping issues (thanks Joaokaka1998, LATE and Kerluck!) – Made the blinds at A non see-through – Added missing clipping to T spawn lamps – Various small visual bug fixes

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