Counter-Strike: Source Beta Launches!

[Shawn Zipay]

As expected, a new beta for Counter-Strike: Source has officially kicked off!

Available immediately, Valve has launched an extensive update to Counter-Strike: Source, now in beta.

The update includes a host of new features and functionality developed in collaboration with Hidden Path Studios. These include 144 new achievements, a new domination and revenge system, player stats, and more.

This beta will run for a limited time, and once complete, the update will be deployed to all Counter-Strike: Source owners for free via Steam.

Here are the current list of changes as noted in the CSS Beta section at SPUF:

* 144 achievements added
* New lifetime player stats and summary screens
* New match player stats and summary screens
* New end of round display with MVP and interesting fact about a player
* Updated scoreboard with new icons, visual style, MVP stars, and avatar pictures
* New cinematic death camera
* New domination and revenge system
* Added avatar icons to voice chat, scoreboard, and end of round display
* Incorporated many source engine updates

To all the naysayers, I just have one thing to say: Ha. Enjoy the beta everyone, we'll have updated news and impressions as the beta kicks into high gear.

[iQue]

Re: Counter-Strike: Source Beta Launches!

Hahaha going to be so funny seeing CS players raging about this, no matter if it's good or not. :]