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This means maps players know and love feature better lighting, higher-quality textures, and more.

Some maps are “Touchstones,” which are already on a fairly solid foundation and needed minimal work.
Other maps are “Upgrades,” which use Source 2 lightning and physically-based rendering.
Finally, “Overhauls” are the oldest maps, which have been completely rebuilt in Source 2.

Valve also confirmed that the latest map-making tools will be available for the community to use.
Counter-Strike 2 is slated to launch later in the year at some point during Summer 2023.
Windows Central’s take
Well…there you go.

Valve doesn’t make many games, but when they do, the company always makes a big splash.
I’ll be curious to check this out myself.














