5 reasons why CS2 will be better than Valorant

With CS2's release imminent, gamers around the world are plagued with the same question: Will Counter-Strike's newest rendition overthrow Valorant and other shooters in the market? While it is too early to say so, CS2 shows incredible promise for the future of first-person shooter games in the esports scene.

This article will explore different reasons why we believe that Counter-Strike 2 is set to take over the esports empire in the future. With extensive developmental tools at their disposal, Valve definitely has taken their game to the next level.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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5 reasons why CS2 will be better than Valorant: Sub-tick system, recoil patterns, customizable loadouts, and more

1) Sub-tick system

Traditionally a 64-tick game, Counter-Strike has promised an improved sub-tick system for its upcoming title. While Valorant runs on a 128-tick server, CS2 promises a revolutionary sub-tick system, which will reportedly eliminate the bridge between player inputs and in-game execution latency.

In an FPS game, this translates into much better movement and bullet registration in-game. It revolutionizes the world of quick-peeking and is set to target an FPS gamer's worst nightmare, peeker's advantage.

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2) Recoil patterns

While Valorant players might find it redundant, CS2 carries its former traditions of preserving recoil patterns within the game. Unlike Valorant, having preset recoil patterns allows players to dedicate time to practice, learn, and execute a flawless spray with their weapons.

Recoil patterns often showcase the different skill gaps between players, and it is a healthy means to improve during their tenure playing the game. With mechanical skills, including counter-strafing and recoil control involved, CS2 not only requires more skill to master but also reduces the chances of RnG affecting its gameplay.

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3) Customizable loadouts

Unlike its counterpart, CS2 promises a brand-new system of customizable loadouts. With a huge number of guns in a player's arsenal, Valve has introduced the concept of weapon loadouts.

With this, players will be able to pick and choose the weapons of their desire and place them within their loadout wheel. There is no bar on multiple weapons of a single weapon class being placed on the loadout wheel.

This update will allow players to have a strong grasp on their economic control. While previously, one needed to make a choice between opting M4A1-S, the M4A4, or even the Tec-9 and CZ75, they will now be able to place 15 weapons of their choice in the loadout.

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4) Community market

Steam Community Market (Image via Valve)

With Counter-Strike 2, players will still have access to Steam's infamous Community Market. This marketplace is a great platform to purchase and sell skins online without any hassles.

Unlike Valorant, where skins, once purchased, remain forever attached to one's account, gamers in Counter-Strike 2 can use this feature to constantly change up their skins in-game, buying and selling their cosmetics whenever required.

Furthermore, any cosmetic sold via the Community Market will credit money into one's Steam Wallet, which can be used to continue any micro-transaction or purchase any game within Steam.

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5) Flexible player roles

In CS2, players have flexible roles within the game. Since every player possesses the same utility, i.e., smoke grenades, molotovs, and flashbangs, it's a level playing field, offering all an equal chance to clutch up rounds and outplay their opponents.

Players, with their utility, can accordingly act out different roles not only throughout the game but also throughout the same round. Unlike Valorant's stringent Agent classification, Counter-Strike 2 offers its player base a more versatile platform to showcase their skills and abilities.

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