In a surprising turn of events, the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community faces turmoil following a February update that has introduced a glitch causing players to be unjustly banned.
The glitch, stemming from the latest patch released on February 12, which was intended to enhance VOIP sound quality, introduce the Kukri Knife, and fix artifacts in smoke particles, has instead brought about a significant issue affecting gameplay across the board.
This glitch, widely referred to as the “ghost glitch,” triggers an unintended consequence for players shooting near the bodies of their fallen teammates. Due to an invisible hitbox that remains after a teammate dies, any damage dealt to an enemy through this hitbox is mistakenly recognized as team damage by the game’s system. The standard protocol for excessive team damage is a kick followed by a ban, varying from 30 minutes to a week, depending on the player’s history. However, in these cases, the bans are entirely accidental, leading to a surge of frustration within the CS2 community.
The problem has been notably prevalent in both Competitive and Casual modes, the latter of which usually does not account for team damage, making the occurrence even more bizarre and aggravating for players. Video evidence shared by players, including one distressing incident on the Nuke map where a player was penalized after engaging an enemy, highlights the severity of the glitch. Players who were aiming for a win find themselves unfairly removed from the game and slapped with cooldowns, affecting their rankings and competitive standing.
Valve, the developer of Counter-Strike 2, has been made aware of the issue and is reportedly working on addressing the bans and the underlying cause of the glitch.
However, the community’s trust has been shaken, with many players expressing their disappointment over how such a significant oversight could impact their gameplay and competitive progress.
This ghost glitch adds to a list of recent technical setbacks that CS2 has faced, including the “wallhack FPS bug” and “invisible player” glitch, both of which have had considerable implications for the game’s competitive integrity. These issues serve as a reminder of the challenges in maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming environment, particularly in a title as competitive and popular as Counter-Strike 2.
As the community awaits a fix, the incident underscores the importance of thorough testing and quality assurance in game development.
The unintended bans not only disrupt individual gameplay but also have the potential to affect tournament outcomes and the overall competitive landscape of CS2.
For now, players are advised to exercise caution during gameplay, particularly around the bodies of deceased teammates, to avoid falling victim to this frustrating glitch. The CS2 community is hopeful for a swift resolution that will restore fairness and allow players to return to focusing on strategy and skill, rather than dodging unintended game mechanics.
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