Valve Unleashes ‘Extensive’ Counter Strike: Source Beta Update

Valve’s Counter Strike, one of the most popular first-person-shooters of all time, and one that remains popular despite its age, just received an “extensive” update.

Currently in the closed beta stage (all beta keys have evaporated, sorry!) the update features a slew of new features created in association with Hidden Path Studios.

According to Valve, this beta update will run for a limited time and when Valve says it’s time, the update will become available (for free) to all owners of Counter Strike: Source.

Head over to the update page at CS: Source‘s page, or read the update description below. Or both!

Features new to the beta

  • 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