“It’s Not Ready but Is Very Very Close”: FPS Veteran Shroud Reacts to the New Counter-Strike 2 Updates, Calls It the “Revival” of the Nacs

The test server for Counter Strike 2 is out! FPS streamer and former professional CS: GO player Shroud was recently given access to the game. He recently uploaded a video on YouTube of him testing the game. In this video, he gives his unbiased opinion on the update by testing every feature extensively.

Social media is flooded with fans’ opinions and mentions of favorite features after Shroud’s reaction to CS2. Test servers have been a beacon of hope for players who are looking for a sneak peek into what is about to unfold with Counter Strike 2.

All the new features of Counter Strike 2

In a recent stream, Shroud praised the new UI for gun selection, saying that it’s “way cooler” and “more modern” than the UI in CS: GO. He also expressed his approval of the new look of the main menu as being a huge improvement from before. 

One of the most notable changes in the new updates of Counter Strike 2 is the ability to clear out a smoke bomb with a grenade. Giving utility to the grenade was long due and Shroud points that out perfectly. Another interesting addition to the game was for bullets to go through smoke. Shroud was initially skeptical of this change but later says that he came to appreciate it after playing with it for a while. 

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Shroud also tested the inspection animation as well as the new rare animations for a few weapons and was quite impressed with the little intricacies of Counter Strike 2. Even going ahead and checking the animations of the C4. While playing the game, he did notice a few frame drops on the map, which is not unusual for a test server.

There was also an instance where he tested the molly on the chickens in the game. As soon as the chickens touched the fire, they hilariously got roasted. His further tests included the weapon dropping and picking up mechanics. He mentions how it is better than the last test server but still can be better. 

Shroud’s final verdict on the game

While testing through a few maps, he pointed out the graphical changes in Counter Strike 2. There were a few corners yet to be polished as he experienced a few frame drops in a few areas. Shroud points out how “the game is still not ready” but feels “very very close” to being there. Making it evident that the new game will change the FPS industry forever.

Although the player had an overall positive take on the game, he did mention how the molly could use some work. Overall impressed with the Counter Strike 2 update, he was very positive about the changes and said that he was excited to see how they play out in the competitive scene.

Summarizing the video, the FPS professional states how he “can’t wait for CS2” and how it’s gonna be the revival of the NACS. What are your thoughts on the upcoming update? Let us know in the comments.

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