CS:GO’s First Operation In Two Years Features a Battle Pass Format and Character Skins
Valve have released a first Counter-Strike: Global Offensive operation in more than two years called Operation Shattered Web. The operation adopts currently popular Battle Pass format and is available for $14.99. In addition to more standard rewards, for the first time the operation introduces unique character skins.
Operation Main Features:
- Rewards are awarded for leveling up your Battle Pass, which can be made by either competing weekly missions or via purchases
- Rewards include character skins, weapons skins, stickers, graffiti, and more
- New cooperative campaign called Guardian Strike
- New maps: Lunacy for Flying Scoutsman and Jungle for Danger Zone; both of the maps are available for regular matchmaking games. The update also introduces a new defuse map Studio
- New End-of-Match screen, showcasing players with achievements such as most assists, most MVPs, etc.
The update also introduces several significant balance changes, such as:
- Increased price of SG553 to $3000 to bring its price more in line with its value
- Reduced the price of FAMAS and Galil by $200 (to $2050 and $1800, respectively)
- Improved full-auto spraying accuracy of FAMAS and Galil
To get more information about the update, visit the official website.