Operation Riptide, the 11th CS: GO update, went live today. In addition to the new cosmetics, it brought quite a few interesting features to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, ranging from new maps, changes to the existing ones, new game modes, weapon nerfs & buffs, and more.CS:GO@CSGO7:28 AM · Sep 22, 2021148051860https://t.co/KrxedPXWLFThere are also significant adjustments to the gameplay, with the Deagle getting nerfed and the M4A1-S gaining a damage boost. It's worth noting that players will be able to drop grenades as well for their teammates.CS: GO Operation Riptide update changesGrenadesUsers can pass over grenades to teammates (Image via Valve)Players can now drop grenades in CS: GO, like other weapons.Desert Eagle nerf and M4A1-S buffChanges have been made in the damage to the M4A1-S and the Desert EagleValve has nerfed the Desert Eagle, with its damage being reduced from 63 to 53. On the other hand, the M4A1-S will deal more damage to the body as its damage has been increased from 33 to 38.New/deleted mapsNumerous maps have been added to official matchmaking (Image via Valve)Five maps have been added to official matchmaking in CS: GO:Country (Danger Zone)Basalt and Insertion II (Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch)Ravine and Extraction (Wingman)The following maps have been removed from the official matchmakingGrindMochaPitshopCalaveraFrostbitePrivate matchmakingPlayers can set up a private match in CS: GO (Image via Valve)Users can set up a private match (queue) in CS: GO. They can create or join queues through a private code or even join a queue.DeathmatchUsers have three type of deathmatch now (Image via Valve)Gamers have the option to select the type of deathmatch in CS: GO now. They can choose the style of the match before starting the game:Team Deathmatch: The first team to reach 100 kill winsFree for all Deathmatch: All the players on the map are enemiesClassic Deathmatch: The scoring is individual, and the other team is the target.Dust 2 and other map changesCS:GO@CSGOWe're adding new maps during the Operation and updating Ancient and Dust2. Here's a sneak peek at Dust2 changes:7:32 AM · Sep 22, 20218968809We're adding new maps during the Operation and updating Ancient and Dust2. Here's a sneak peek at Dust2 changes: https://t.co/2nCfoFktYiOf all the maps in CS: GO, Dust 2 is perhaps the most played one. The new update has brought multiple changes to this arena. The visibility from T spawn to mid has been significantly reduced in this patch. Additionally, the developers have enhanced the visibility into the backside of the B bombsite from the upper tunnels.Several minor bugs have also been fixed in Inferno. Also, the area for planting the bomb has been improved on Ancient, besides further optimizations.