CS: GO Operation Riptide map updates and gun changes: Deagle nerfed, M4A1-S buffed, new Deathmatch mode, Dust 2 changes, and more

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.

There 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.

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CS: GO Operation Riptide update changes

Grenades

Users can pass over grenades to teammates (Image via Valve)

Players can now drop grenades in CS: GO, like other weapons.

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Desert Eagle nerf and M4A1-S buff

Changes have been made in the damage to the M4A1-S and the Desert Eagle

Valve 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.

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New/deleted maps

Numerous 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 matchmaking

• Grind
• Mocha
• Pitshop
• Calavera
• Frostbite

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Private matchmaking

Players 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.

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Deathmatch

Users 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 wins
• Free for all Deathmatch: All the players on the map are enemies
• Classic Deathmatch: The scoring is individual, and the other team is the target.

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Dust 2 and other map changes

Of 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.