Counter-Strike 2has released a major new update titled “The Armory,” which focuses on bringing even more cosmetics to Valve’s tactical FPS.
Many in theCS2community were disappointed to see Valve allow the game’s first anniversary to go uncelebrated, but it appears the developer had something big cooking that wasn’t quite ready in time.
Counter-Strike 2 gets a battle pass (sort of)
The Armory Pass is arguably the most significant addition in this update. Coming in at $15.99, this allows you to earn credits for each match you play, which can be spent on all the new cosmetics (which we’ll get onto soon enough). It’s essentially a battle pass, where you have a little more choice over your rewards.
You can buy and activate five of these Armory Passes at a time, all of which will continue to earn credits concurrently. Cynically, it almost sounds like Valve has figured out a way to sell five battle passes at the same time, but I’ll let you make up your own mind on that front.
Charms, stickers, and skins, oh my!
For the first time ever, weapon charms have come toCounter-Strike 2. There are two of these collections: Missing Link and Small Arms Charms. The Missing Link charms are, as described by Valve, a collection of “tiny sausage men” you’re able to place anywhere on your weapon. Small Arms are similar, instead made to resemble iconicCS2weapons. They’re undeniably charming and a fun new customization option.
Next are the three new weapon collections: Overpass, Graphic, and Sport and Field. Each adds 16 new weapon skins to the game, as well as the Gallery Case, which features 17 community-designed skins.
If you’re keeping count, this combines for a total of 65 newCounter-Strike 2skins, making this a huge day for cosmetics-loving sections of the community.
And there are fresh stickers, too. The newCS2update sees the release of two sticker collections, giving you plenty to play around with. As mentioned, the above cosmetics can be purchased by earning credits through the Armory Pass.
[ THE ARMORY ]
[ CHARMS ]
[ INVENTORY & ITEMS ]
[ ANIMATION ]
[ GAMEPLAY ]
[ GRAPHICS ]
[ AUDIO ]
[ NETWORKING ]
[ MAPS ]
[ WORKSHOP ]
[ MISC ]
