This update includes new stock weapons, over 100 unique weapon finishes, and weapon case exclusives. But the biggest news here is the return of the Silenced M4A1 and Silenced USP! The weapons will be less expensive to purchase compared to their unsilenced variants but carry a smaller magazine. This blurb on the update page does say the silencers can be detached.
Also included in this update are 70 standard new finishes for your weapons. These are in addition to the rare weapon cases that exist now in CS:GO. First up is the eSports weapon case. Purchasing this will donate a portion of the sales to fund prizes at upcoming CS:GO eSports events around the world. The last case is a CS:GO weapon case, which includes even more themed weapon finishes which are very rare and visually unique.
If you do find yourself with a new case drop, there might be a chance you get a StatTrak module for your weapon. This will give the weapon a kill count on them for every kill you get while using it. For instance, a carving into the side of the knife with your kill count or a digital readout on the side of your USP.
And finally, Valve has revealed that in the "near future" you will be able to upload your own weapon finishes and custom knife models through the CS:GO Workshop! Just as they do with TF2, those items that get enough upvotes in the Workshop may actually be released in future CS:GO updates.
Whew! Just to wrap this up, enjoy the full changelog for today's update.
Changelog for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for August 14, 2013
ARMS DEAL UPDATE
-Visit http://blog.counter-strike.net/armsdeal/ for complete details.
--Ten Weapon Collections have been released.
--Standard and eSports Weapon Cases now available - a portion of the proceeds from eSports Weapon Case Key sales will help support prize pools for upcoming community competitive CS:GO tournaments.
--Weapon Cases have a chance to contain new knives and StatTrak weapons, which track all player kills with that weapon.
--Players can receive decorated weapons through timed item drops, available on any VAC-secure server.
-All Arms Deal Update items can be traded.
-All Arms Deal Update items can be sold and purchased through the Steam Marketplace (visit the FAQ for details).
-Every decorated weapon has a unique finish and exterior condition and can be thoroughly inspected in game. The ability to launch the in-game inspection view for an item is available in the Steam Inventory, Community Market, and Steam Trading.
UI
-Upgraded Scaleform version to 4.2.
-Improved memory management of Scaleform UI elements.
-Added Inventory to Main Menu and the In-Game Pause Menu.
-Added Loadout to Main Menu and the In-Game Pause Menu.
-Added blog.counter-strike.net blog to the main menu
-Added drop shadows to some UI element text for improved readability.
-Improved some HUD layouts to avoid overlap.
-Game no longer truncates player names in most HUD UI elements. Fonts will now scale down to fit the full string.
-When a player picks up a weapon, the original owner of that weapon will now be indicated.
-Fixed certain buttons missing clicks
GAMEPLAY
-Added Silenced M4A1.
-Added Silenced USP.
-New weapons can be equipped through the Inventory UI.
-When a player reloads their weapon, they now drop a magazine that persists in the world.
-Machine gun belts now visually match the ammo count in the viewmodel when firing and reloading.
-Added holdable action key +lookatweapon that allows players to visually inspect their first person weapon while in-game. This has been bound to the F key by default (if that key was previously unbound).
- Players now automatically crouch while planting bombs.
MATCHMAKING
-Adding matchmaking servers in Brazil.
-Visit http://blog.counter-strike.net/armsdeal/ for complete details.
--Ten Weapon Collections have been released.
--Standard and eSports Weapon Cases now available - a portion of the proceeds from eSports Weapon Case Key sales will help support prize pools for upcoming community competitive CS:GO tournaments.
--Weapon Cases have a chance to contain new knives and StatTrak weapons, which track all player kills with that weapon.
--Players can receive decorated weapons through timed item drops, available on any VAC-secure server.
-All Arms Deal Update items can be traded.
-All Arms Deal Update items can be sold and purchased through the Steam Marketplace (visit the FAQ for details).
-Every decorated weapon has a unique finish and exterior condition and can be thoroughly inspected in game. The ability to launch the in-game inspection view for an item is available in the Steam Inventory, Community Market, and Steam Trading.
UI
-Upgraded Scaleform version to 4.2.
-Improved memory management of Scaleform UI elements.
-Added Inventory to Main Menu and the In-Game Pause Menu.
-Added Loadout to Main Menu and the In-Game Pause Menu.
-Added blog.counter-strike.net blog to the main menu
-Added drop shadows to some UI element text for improved readability.
-Improved some HUD layouts to avoid overlap.
-Game no longer truncates player names in most HUD UI elements. Fonts will now scale down to fit the full string.
-When a player picks up a weapon, the original owner of that weapon will now be indicated.
-Fixed certain buttons missing clicks
GAMEPLAY
-Added Silenced M4A1.
-Added Silenced USP.
-New weapons can be equipped through the Inventory UI.
-When a player reloads their weapon, they now drop a magazine that persists in the world.
-Machine gun belts now visually match the ammo count in the viewmodel when firing and reloading.
-Added holdable action key +lookatweapon that allows players to visually inspect their first person weapon while in-game. This has been bound to the F key by default (if that key was previously unbound).
- Players now automatically crouch while planting bombs.
MATCHMAKING
-Adding matchmaking servers in Brazil.