Valve released a global CS2 patch, bringing back the long-awaited map from the original game

Counter-Strike 2 has received the long-awaited update, and its main feature is the new version of the Train map, which Valve had been hinting at throughout the past week. However, this isn't the only addition to the game—the update brings a number of other new features.

New Rainy Train Map

The updated version of Train is truly impressive. The developers added atmospheric details like rain, which not only wets the asphalt but also affects the appearance of weapons and skins—now knives look especially stunning in the rain.

The map also received several visual updates, including improvements to the CT spawn, length, main, toilets, and points A and B. Additionally, a special training mode has been added to Train, allowing players to practice key smokes and flashes. This move by Valve competes with custom Workshop maps, gradually taking some content away from creators.

Train is available in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes, but it's still unknown when or if the map will be added to the main map pool.

New and Updated Maps

In addition to the Train update, several new maps have been added to the game. Basalt and Edin are now available in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes. For fans of the 2x2 mode in Wingman, Palais and Whistle are now available.

The beloved Overpass map has also been updated, though it has been removed from the map pool. The developers made cosmetic changes, including removing the water, which altered the usual dynamics on the map.

Maps like Thera, Mills, Assembly, and Memento have been removed from the game.

Interesting New Features

The update also introduces several interesting settings and improvements:

• Damage Prediction Settings: The CS2 client will now show hit effects if you see a bullet hit an enemy on your screen. However, this doesn't guarantee that the hit will be registered in the match, especially with a high ping.

• Flashbang Blindness Animation: The player's model will now cover their face with their hand only if they are fully blinded by a flashbang.

• Increased Fire Rate for Desert Eagle: The pistol now shoots slightly faster, making it a more powerful weapon.

• Optimization of Molotov Cocktail and Incendiary Grenade Effects: The effects of these grenades have been optimized for smoother gameplay.

This update brings numerous innovations and improvements, making the game even more atmospheric and dynamic.