Computer game, continuation of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, developed on the Source 2 engine, under the control of Valve Corporation.
Can players with a VAC ban play Counter-Strike 2?
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With confirmed release Counter-Strike 2 many questions have been raised about the hotly anticipated successor to one of the most popular FPS games in the world.
One of the most pressing questions is whether the bans applied to CS:GO accounts will carry over to the new game.
Counter-Strike 2 will remain unavailable for blocked accounts
Steam Support has posted a set of frequently asked questions about Counter-Strike 2, clearly stating that the game, at least on VAC protected servers, will remain inaccessible to accounts with VAC or game bans.
Counter-Strike 2 is slated for release sometime in the summer, and a limited test is already running. This test will be open to players selected by the developers. They will be selected primarily based on their Steam account status, playtime, and a certain trust factor. Players other than those selected for the test cannot play the new game at the time of writing.
New players will be selected for the "Limited Test" over time, so those interested in it should keep checking their in-game notifications.
The upcoming game contains several updates that Valve claims to be revolutionary for the user experience, most notably the new smudge update system.
In essence, the developers of the game have created a new way for players to interact with the backend of the game. This was done to bridge the gap between when users click a button and the gameplay that clicks. The game updates instantly, not cyclically.
The developers simply described this change as follows:
"Now what you see is what you get."
The developers also tried to find a balance between keeping iconic maps that players have mastered and loved for over a decade and giving them a visual update. These changes will be of three types:
- Touchstone Maps: Classic maps that have been largely left untouched to help players appreciate the changes in gameplay between CSGO and Counter-Strike 2.
- Updates: Maps changed with new lighting Source 2to make the whole map more authentic
- New technologies such as Source 2, were used to completely change the look of some older maps.
The developers have hinted that there are many more features in the pipeline. Players should expect a gradual release as they get closer to the supposed launch of a new Counter-Strike game.
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