A new meta appeared in CS2 after the update

The latest CS2 update noticeably changed weapon balance, which caused a new meta to start forming, based on SMGs that received powerful buffs.

The core of the new meta became the MP7. The effective range of the weapon almost doubled — from around 400 to 700 units, which makes it much more stable in mid range duels and allows players to fight rifles more confidently.

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Valve also buffed the MP5-SD. The weapon’s damage increased from 27 to 28, and the price was reduced by $100 which makes it an even more profitable choice for eco and force rounds

As a result after the patch, SMGs appear in buys much more often, and players are already calling MP7 and MP5-SD part of the new CS2 meta.

It is also worth reminding that the CS2 developers announced a new Cache, but there is a nuance.