In the high-stakes world of Counter-Strike 2, a new challenge has emerged, not from a rival team, but from within the game itself. Since its much-anticipated launch in September 2023, CS2 has been battling a series of bugs, the most incendiary of which involves the malfunction of Smoke Grenades in extinguishing Molotov fires.
This glitch has escalated from a mere nuisance to what many in the community deem a game-breaking flaw.
The issue gained significant traction on January 1st, following a demonstration by a player known as JiberybobX. During a tense match, JiberybobX, strategically positioned at the Window spot on the Mirage map, encountered a fiery Molotov cocktail. In an attempt to douse the flames using a Smoke Grenade, a standard tactical maneuver, the nade tragically failed to activate, leading to JiberybobX’s untimely defeat.
This incident has shone a spotlight on a broader, inconsistent bug.
Players report varied experiences with the Smoke Grenade’s effectiveness against Molotovs – sometimes it works, sometimes it’s delayed, causing unnecessary damage. One player’s comment encapsulates the frustration, noting the difference in response time compared to the previous iteration, CS:GO, where the extinguishing effect was more immediate and reliable.
The community’s unrest is further fueled by the longevity of this bug, which has been a thorn in the side of players for several months.
Their plea for a swift resolution is more than just a demand for quality gameplay; it’s a call for the preservation of the competitive integrity of CS2.
Valve, the developers behind CS2, have been anything but idle. Despite the persistence of this and other bugs, they have been rolling out regular updates, steadily enhancing the game’s overall state since its launch.
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