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Counter-Strike 2 patch brings back fan-favourite Train map
Train has returned to Counter-Strike 2, with a huge graphical overhaul, gameplay changes and a pleasant rainy soundscape.
The gameplay changes are surprisingly far-reaching too, with more open A and B bombsites that actually remove a handful of the map's characteristic trains and make the layout a little more friendly to new players - though there are still plenty of nooks and angles for everyone to learn. It was originally an American train yard that used textures from Half-Life and jet plane sounds, but the map saw a complete revamp in Counter-Strike: Source in 2005 with a more realistic look. Other changes in the latest update are detailed in the November 13th 2024 patch notes, including the addition of a damage prediction setting that could make the game feel more responsive, performance improvements for incendiary effects and ambient occlusion for your legs when seen in first person.
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