Valve finally nerfs the Krieg in latest CS:GO update, buffs Deagle, and more
In the latest CS:GO update, Valve has finally heard the cry of fans, nerfing the Kreig SG553 to bring it in line with other weapons in its class. There has been a lot of talk about the Krieg and how the damage was a bit too high, combined with accuracy, making the weapon “overpowered”. Here’s what’s inside the new CS:GO update.
Weapon changes
Valve deployed balance changes to six CS:GO weapons, with the standout being the Kreig SG553, as mentioned above, as well as the Desert Eagle.
It looks like the Deagle has been buffed a bit too much, as jumping headshots are now a thing with the iconic gun. Fans have been showcasing on Twitter exactly how strong the Deagle is now, and it’s frighteningly accurate in the air.
Check out the CS:GO weapon changes below:
- SG553 – Reduced rate of fire and accuracy to bring the weapon’s value to be more in line with other rifles.
- AUG – Improved standing accuracy while unscoped. Slightly reduced scoped accuracy.
- M4A1-S – Price reduced to $2900.
- Deagle – Improved accuracy while jumping, lowering the time to recover accuracy after the player lands.
- Tec-9 – Reduced firing inaccuracy.
- Bizon – Increased armor penetration.
Map changes
Valve has made fixes, changes and improvements to a total of six maps in the latest CS:GO update. They also moved Anubis from Scrimmage to Competitive mode. Check out the map changes in the latest CS:GO update below, with some of these (see Office) made with pro player feedback.
Inferno:
- Wall by door to A site balcony is bingelibangable.
- Tweaked HDR settings.
Anubis:
- Moved from Scrimmage to Competitive mode.
- Fixed water reflection issues.
- Fixed all reports regarding clipping and unintended boost spots.
- Improved performance.
Office (Changes based on pro player feedback):
- Snow has accumulated by dumpster in back courtyard.
- Beverage machines have been restocked.
- Office is now a non-smoking environment.
- Tidied up kitchen break room.
Overpass:
- New collision model on dumpsters found around the map.
- Fixed pixel boost #151 in water by B site.
- Revised world lighting.
- Reworked bombsite A backdrop.
Chlorine:
- Changed environment light to brighter shades
- Changed default CT player model to FBI
- Added plywood on B bombsite for better visibility
- Removed water puddles to avoid players being seen in smoke
- Fixed areaportal on squeaky door
- Added grenade clip on yellow tarp
- Included missing material for glowy eyes
- Fixed clipping issue near crazy river
- Fixed few bombstuck spots
Mirage:
- Fixed some clipping issues.
- Blocked vis under truck on B site.
The latest CS:GO update also features some miscellaneous fixes and additions, for example, the new launch option “-noubershader” which is aimed at those with old Intel hardware to improve FPS.
