Counter-Strike 2 Smoke Bug Returns to Haunt Valve’s Flagship Title

The release of Counter-Strike 2 has been plagued with technical issues, and now the ghosts of Counter-Strike’s past have resurfaced to haunt Valve’s flagship title once again. This time, it’s the smoke that refuses to extinguish Molotovs.

An upset player recently took to Reddit on Jan. 9 and shared a clip demonstrating a smoke grenade bouncing off Molotov flames as if they weren’t even there. The incident occurs near Tetris on Mirage, bringing back memories of similar bugs from CS:GO that were thought to be fixed in the previous iteration.

CS2 seems to have an uncanny ability to revive long eradicated bugs and issues from its predecessor. Comparisons between the two games have been ongoing since CS2 was released, but these comparisons aren’t always fair or accurate.

In response to the Reddit thread, some users acknowledged that even the seemingly perfect CS:GO had its own share of technical flaws prior to migrating over Source 2 engine. In fact, Valve attempted twice in 2017 alone (in May and June)to address similar temperamental smoke grenade issues in CS:GO where they would avoid flames like wildfire.

Molotovs seemed particularly problematic as their behavior wasn’t consistent throughout patches – rather than being one unified flame, they appeared as multiple spread-out patches. As a result, smokes could land exactly between these patches and bounce off as if nothing had occurred. Whether the same issue applies in CS2 remains unknown, but the outcome is identical, potentially having a significant impact on competitive matches where every action counts.

Despite Valve’s attempts to fix the bug, it persisted throughout CS:GO’s entire lifespan. A wealth of videos and anecdotal evidence from players showcased this ongoing issue. It’s understandable that CS2 players would express their frustration, as they have been pleading with Valve to resolve this problem for years – similar to what happened nearly seven years ago with its predecessor.

Although it has only been a week since the bug resurfaced in CS2, which is significantly shorter than the previous occurrence, there is hope that Valve will promptly address and eradicate this problem.

CS2 currently boasts a larger player base compared to what CS:GO had in 2017. With such an active title comes greater responsibility for Valve to ensure smooth gameplay experiences. In competitive shooters like Counter-Strike, even minor glitches can make or break a match – especially when they involve crucial utilities such as smokes and Molotov grenades.