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The Armory CS2 Update Patch Notes: Weapons, Charms & More

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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The Armory is the biggest update that CS2 has received in a while which brings a plethora of new elements to the game that players should be excited about.

The highlight of the update is the improvements made to the networking side of the game which is presumed to make it more responsive and snappy. The movement mechanics have also been addressed which would holistically improve the playing experience.

Several cosmetic items have also been added to the game namely gun charms, a new case, three new weapon collections, and more. Peruse through to find out.

Release Notes for 10/2/2024

Here are the full patch notes of the Armory CS2 update:

The Armory

  • The Armory is now available in the store
  • Features 3 new weapon collections, 2 charm collections, 2 sticker collections, the Gallery Case, and the Heat Treated Desert Eagle
  • Purchase and activate an Armory Pass to start earning Armory Credits
  • Make progress toward credits whenever you earn XP with an active Armory Pass
  • Redeem credits for items in the Armory

Charms

  • Introducing Charms: dynamic items you can apply to your favorite weapons. Currently available exclusively in the Armory
  • Drag and drop Charms to precisely place them on the weapon of your choice. A weapon can have one charm attached at a time.
  • Use a Charm Detachment to detach the Charm from a weapon. The Charm will return to your inventory and can be reused.
  • Redeeming a Charm from the Armory grants three complimentary Charm Detachments. Additional Charm Detachments are available for purchase.

Inventory and Items

  • All items acquired from the in-game store (including the Armory), Trade Offers, and Steam Community Market are now subject to a 7-day re-trade and re-market restriction.
  • All stickers, patches, and charms available on Steam Community Market, in the Armory, or on friends’ Steam Inventory web pages can now be previewed on your inventory items.
  • Removed the ability to delete weapon cases from your inventory
  • Added sticker scrape level selector when applying new stickers to weapons
  • Added precise sticker wear level selector when scraping existing stickers on inventory weapons. Any applied stickers can only increase their sticker scrape level
  • Added a way to immediately remove existing stickers from inventory weapons in addition to sticker scraping
  • Added nametag module preview on the actual items when applying nametags
  • Fixed several cases where applying nametags or stickers would unequip the weapon from your loadout
  • Customizing a base weapon that’s currently equipped will now auto-equip the newly customized version

Animation

  • Improved character posing when on large slopes
  • Made feet pin and unpin differently for all use cases to help remove aggressively leaned characters (AKA the MJ lean)
  • Pin/unpin IK logic is now not affected by poor server ping times
  • Feet IK now repositions to idle pose if the feet have pinned at a largely different pose to that authored
  • Re-authored run, walk, and crouch content to fix wide/scissor leg posing when traversing
  • Changed ladder animations and behavior so characters’ heads are much more representative of where the player camera is, including characters now display crouch correctly when on ladders
  • Removed popping when crouching or uncrouching while jumping and reduced leaning on jump animations
  • Fixed the character’s pose popping when falling off a ledge
  • Fix for many cases where the character’s posing would subtly pop when traversing with slow-moving weapons

Gameplay

  • Flashbangs and HE grenades no longer prematurely detonate when they exceed their ‘stuck bounce’ limit.

Graphics

  • Added a Display selection dropdown for non-windowed Fullscreen mode to the Video settings screen
  • Fixed graphics artifacts for fire effect in the Advanced Video tab

Audio

  • Fixed a bug where UI sounds wouldn’t position correctly when in-game
  • Fixed an issue where step sounds would play for the local player but fail to broadcast to other players and vice-versa
  • Fixed an issue where ragdoll water splash sounds would erroneously play on alive players
  • Fixed a case where voice chat didn’t work on community servers
  • Fixed a case where incoming voice chats would sometimes never close

Networking

  • Added telemetry option to display graphs of network jitter and misdelivery
  • Changed how packet misdelivery is measured. Previously, if packets arrived out of order, this could be counted as misdelivery even if it was corrected and did not impact gameplay. Also, jitter was not considered, even though excessive jitter can disrupt smooth gameplay. The new measurement method will only count reordered packets as misdelivered if they impact gameplay. Furthermore, if the network jitter exceeds a threshold where gameplay is affected, the packets are counted as misdelivered even if they are not dropped and arrive in order.

Workshop

  • Added optional 3rd layer to environment blend shader
  • Added biplanar mapping as an option for environment shaders
  • Added optional wetness layer, paintable in Hammer on environment materials with the feature enabled
  • Added color correction, roughness, and normal adjustments to foliage shader and static overlays

Misc

  • Removed support for command line options that were intended for development purposes only

Maps

Ancient

  • Fixed some disappearing geometry
  • Fixed some cases where players could detect player movement through water from across the map
  • Fixed some pixel peeks
  • Fixed a case where player shadows could be seen through geometry
  • Adjusted some clipping for better player movement

Anubis

  • Fixed some missing collision
  • Nudged some geometry and clipping that were blocking grenade throws
  • Improved clipping on some floors for more predictable grenade throws
  • Fixed a pixel peek
  • Adjusted clipping in a few areas for better player movement

Dust2

  • Fixed some clipping at the B site

Italy

  • Added to competitive matchmaking
  • Fixed bird animations

Mirage

  • Fixed some C4 stuck spots

Nuke

  • Fixed a pixel walk
  • Fixed some C4 stuck spots
  • Fixed some gaps in geometry where items could get lost
  • Fixed some disappearing geometry

Overpass

  • Adjusted some grenade clipping to prevent bad grenade bounces

Understanding the Armory Pass in Counter-Strike 2

Satyam Kumar
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Valve’s latest update for Counter-Strike 2, called “The Armory,” has brought a lot of excitement to the gaming community. Released on October 2, 2024, this update introduces the Armory Pass, a new system that rewards players with exclusive in-game items through gameplay.

Understanding the Armory Pass

The Armory Pass costs $16 and allows players to earn Armory Credits by gaining in-game XP. Whether you’re playing competitive matches or casual deathmatches, every bit of XP helps you progress. Each pass lets players earn up to 40 Armory Credits, which can be exchanged for various items in the Armory. Players can activate up to five Armory Passes at once, allowing for simultaneous progress.

Exclusive Rewards and How to Earn Them

Armory Credits are the new currency and can’t be bought, traded, or sold. They must be earned through gameplay, making the rewards a true testament to a player’s dedication and skill. Here’s what you can get with your Armory Credits:

  • 25 Credits: Limited edition Heat Treated Desert Eagle (available until January 3, 2025)
  • 3 Credits: Random Charm
  • 4 Credits: Random skin from the new Overpass, Graphic, or Sport & Field collections
  • 2 Credits: New Gallery Case
  • 1 Credit: Random sticker from the new Elemental Craft or Character Craft collections

Weapon Charms: A New Era of Customization

One of the standout features of this update is weapon charms. These dynamic items can be added to your favorite weapons, offering a new level of personalization. Players can drag and drop charms to place them precisely on their weapons, with each weapon holding one charm at a time. Redeeming a charm from the Armory gives you three complimentary Charm Detachments, allowing you to remove and reuse charms as you like.

Competitive Map Pool Shake-Up

The update also brings significant changes to the competitive map pool. These changes aim to keep gameplay fresh and challenging, encouraging players to adapt and refine their strategies. The updated map pool includes both fan favorites and new additions, ensuring a diverse and engaging competitive environment.

Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes

Valve has addressed numerous technical issues and implemented several improvements to enhance the overall gaming experience. These include network optimizations, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates that make the game smoother and more enjoyable for players.

A New Trading System

The update introduces a revamped trading system, making it easier for players to trade items with friends and other community members. This system includes new features like a seven-day re-trade and re-market restriction on all items acquired from the in-game store, Trade Offers, and the Steam Community Market. Players can now preview stickers, patches, and charms on their inventory items before making a purchase.

Valve’s “The Armory” update for Counter-Strike 2 is a game-changer, bringing a wealth of new content and improvements that are sure to excite both casual players and competitive gamers alike. With the introduction of the Armory Pass, weapon charms, and significant map pool changes, this update not only enhances the gameplay experience but also rewards players for their dedication and skill. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the game, there’s never been a better time to dive into Counter-Strike 2 and explore all that “The Armory” has to offer.

Valve’s Major CS2 Update: The Armory Brings New Gallery Case, Weapon Charms, and Map Pool Changes

Satyam Kumar
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Valve has rolled out a substantial update for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) on October 2, 2024. Dubbed “The Armory,” this update introduces a plethora of new features, including weapon charms, new weapon collections, and notable changes to the competitive map pool.

The Armory update is akin to a new operation, offering players a wealth of cosmetic items through the Armory Pass. This pass allows players to earn credits, which can be spent on a variety of new skins, charms, and stickers. The update includes three new weapon collections: the Overpass 2024 collection, the Graphic collection, and the Sport & Field collection. Each collection brings a unique aesthetic to the game, with the Overpass 2024 collection featuring the AK-47 B The Monster, adorned with iconic graffiti from the map.

In addition to the weapon collections, the update introduces the Gallery Case, which contains 17 new skins and a chance to obtain the coveted Kukri Knife. Players can also look forward to two new sticker capsules: the Elemental Craft and Character Craft collections. These additions bring over 100 new items to CS2, ensuring that there’s something for every player to enjoy.

Weapon Charms:

One of the most anticipated features of The Armory update is the introduction of weapon charms. These small, decorative items can be attached to weapons, adding a new layer of personalization to the game. The update includes 33 different charms, divided into two collections: the Missing Link collection and the Small Arms collection. The Missing Link collection features miniature versions of agent skins, while the Small Arms collection offers tiny, colorful weapons⁴.

Weapon charms have been a popular feature in other first-person shooters like Rainbow Six and VALORANT, and their arrival in CS2 marks a significant step forward in weapon cosmetic technology. Players can obtain these charms through the Armory Pass or by purchasing them on the Steam Market.

Competitive Map Pool Shake-Up

The Armory update also brings changes to the competitive map pool, with the addition of Italy. This classic map has been reintroduced to the rotation, providing players with a fresh challenge. Alongside Italy, several maps have received updates and bug fixes to improve gameplay and balance.

Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes

Valve has not only focused on new content but also on enhancing the overall gaming experience. The update includes numerous animation and network fixes, addressing issues that have been plaguing players. Improved character posing on slopes, adjustments to feet pinning, and fixes for aggressively leaned characters are just a few of the changes aimed at refining the game’s mechanics.

A New Trading System

In a bid to curb market manipulation and enhance security, Valve has implemented a new trading system. All items acquired from the in-game store, trade offers, and the Steam Community Market are now subject to a 7-day re-trade and re-market restriction. This change aims to create a more stable and fair trading environment for players.

Dota 2 7.37d Patch Notes Revealed: All Hero & Item Changes Explained

Sonu Banerjee
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With the post-TI blues kicking in for Dota 2 fans throughout the world, Valve has surprised the game’s player base with a letter patch that brings a bunch of interesting changes to the MOBA.

The 7.37d patch for Dota 2 comes as a pleasant surprise for fans of the title as they continue to eagerly await the arrival of Kez, the upcoming Dota 2 hero. The update aims to curb the dominance of some of the stronger heroes in the meta while buffing the weaker ones.

Additionally, the October 2nd Dota 2 patch also adds a new Crownfall Collector’s Cache for fans of cosmetics. Crownfall Collector’s Cache II features all-new sets for 16 different heroes in the game.

Dota 2 7.37d Patch Notes Revealed

The Dota 2 7.37d update introduces a number of crucial changes to the items and heroes that will undoubtedly have an impact on the competitive meta of the game.

Without further ado, let’s check out the detailed patch notes of Dota 2 7.37d, as officially revealed by the devs:

HeroesChanges
Anti-MageFacets – Magebane’s Mirror [Counterspell]
Reflected Spell Amp increased from 30% to 40%.

Facets – Magebane’s Mirror [Counterspell Ally]
Reflected Spell Amp increased from 30% to 40%.

Talents
Level 10 Talent +10% Counterspell Magic Resistance replaced with +3 Health Regen.
BatriderTalents
Level 20 Talent +4.5s Firefly Duration replaced with +2s Smoldering Resin Duration.
BeastmasterPrimal Roar
Stun Duration increased from 2.75/3.25/3.75s to 3/3.5/4s.

Drums of Slom
Heal from Heroes decreased from 25% to 20%.

Talents
Level 10 Talent Inner Beast Magic Resist increased from 5% to 10%.
BloodseekerBloodrage
Mana Cost decreased from 25 to zero.
Bounty HunterJinada
Bonus Damage rescaled from 60/100/140/180 to 70/105/140/175.
ChenHoly Persuasion
Sacrificing creeps with Martyrdom (Aghanim’s Scepter) now triggers On Death effects.
ClockwerkFacets – Expanded Armature [Power Cogs]
Enemy heroes caught are no longer pulled to the center of the formation. Now, they are placed inside as far away from the center as possible while not touching a cog.
Crystal MaidenAgility gain increased from 1.6 to 1.8.

Talents
Level 15 Talent Crystal Nova Cooldown Reduction increased from 4s to 4.5s,
DawnbreakerCelestial Hammer
Mana Cost decreased from 110/120/130/140 to 100/110/120/130.
Projectile speed increased from 1,500 to 1,600.
DazzleTalents
Level 15 Talent Attack Speed increased from +80 to +90.
Level 20 Talent Poison Touch DPS increased from +60 to +75.
Death ProphetBase Damage increased by two.

Exorcism
Spirit count increased from 8/16/24 to 10/17/24.
DoomFacets – Gluttony [Devour]
Base Charge Restore Time decreased from 90s to 85s.

Lvl ? Pain
Now only applies to Doom’s attacks.
Dragon KnightFacets – Fire Dragon [Wyrm’s Wrath]
Cleave Distance decreased from 450 to 400.
Drow RangerBase Agility increased from 20 to 22.
EnchantressFacet – Overprotective Wisps [Nature’s Attendants]
Damage threshold increased from 250 to 275.

Enchant
Hero move slow duration decreased from 5s to 3.5/4/4.5/5s.

Sproink
Cooldown increased from 8s to 10s.
GrimstrokeInk Swell
Ink Tendrils DPS increased from 25/40/55/70 to 30/45/60/75.

Talents
Level 20 Talent Stroke of Fate Damage increased from +75% to +80%
GyrocopterBase Damage increased by two.
HoodwinkHunter’s Boomerang
Cast Range increased from 900 to 1,100.
HuskarFacet – Nothl Transfusion [Life Break]
Heal Radius increased from 400 to 550.
InvokerGhost Walk
Health Regeneration (Quas) decreased from 10/15/20/25/30/35/40/45 to 3/6/9/12/15/18/21/24.
Mana Regeneration (Wex) decreased from 2.5/5/7.5/10/12.5/15/17.5/20 to 2/4/6/8/10/12/14/16.
JuggernautDuelist
Bonus damage increased from 10% to 12%.

Healing Ward
Mana Cost rescaled from 140/130/120/110 to 120.
KunkkaAdmiral’s Rum
Rum Duration decreased from 10s to 6s.

Ghostship
Damage decreased from 400/500/600 to 350/475/600.
Cooldown increased from 80/70/60s to 90/80/70s.
LichFrost Shield
Damage Reduction increased from 30/40/50/60% to 45/50/55/60%.
LifestealerFeast
Max Health Life Steal increased from 1.25/1.75/2.25/2.75% to 1.5/2/2.5/3%.
Max Health Damage increased from 1.25/1.75/2.25/2.75% to 1.5/2/2.5/3%.
Lone DruidFacet – Bear Necessities
Stat Bonus no longer applies to items in the Neutral slot.
Stat Bonus decreased from 50/60/70/80% to 30/45/60/75%.

Talents
Level 15 Talent Savage Roar Cooldown Reduction decreased from 7s to 5s.
LunaFacet – Moonstorm [Lucent Beam]
No longer grants bonus damage when hitting illusions.
Damage Buff per beam decreased from 5/8/11/14 to 4/7/10/13.

Lucent Beam
Beam Damage decreased from 80/160/240/320 to 75/150/225/300.
MarciFact – Sidekick [Sidekick]
Bonus Base Attack Damage decreased from 12/18/24/30% to 10/15/20/25%.
Ally bonus radius decreased from 2500 to 1750.
MarsTalents
Level 20 Talent Spear of Mars Stun decreased from +0.6s to +0.4s.
MedusaMana Shield
Absorbing damage with Mana Shield now disables Blink Dagger.
MiranaFacet – Solar Flare [Solar Flare]
No longer increases daytime vision.
Max Attack Speed/Damage decreased from 80/120/160 to 70/110/150.
Duration decreased from 18s to 16s.
Monkey KingFacet – Wukong’s Faithful [Wukong’s Command]
Disperse time increased from 3s to 4s.

Facet – Simian Stride [Tree Dance]
Health threshold increased from 90% to 95%.
MuertaPierce the Veil
Duration increased from 6/7/8s to 8s.
Naga SirenFacet – Deluge [Deluge]
Mana Cost increased from 45/50/55/60 to 50/60/70/80.

Song of the Siren
Max HP Regen per second decreased from 2/4/6% to 2/3/4%.
Nature’s ProphetFacet – Ironwood Treant [Nature’s Call]
Treant Damage decreased from 28-32/44-48/60-64/76-80 to 22-26/40-44/58-62/76-80.
Treant Movespeed decreased from 350 to 335/340/345/350.
NecrophosGhost Shroud
Movement Slow increased from 10/15/20/25% to 16/19/22/25%.

Reaper’s Scythe
Cooldown decreased from 110s to 100s.
OmniknightBase Movement Speed decreased from 315 to 310.
Base Strength decreased from 23 to 22.

Facet – Healing Hammer
Damage as Healing decreased from 25% to 20%.

Purification
Mana Cost increased from 80/95/110/125 to 90/105/120/135.
Repel
Mana Cost increased from 80/95/110/125 to 90/105/120/135.
PangolierFacet – Thunderbolt [Rolling Thunder]
Duration increased from 8s to 9s.
Phantom LancerIllusory Armaments
Effects that percentually change the base damage now also affect base damage bonus provided by Illusory Armaments.
Bonus to Base Damage for illusions increased from 65% to 70%.
PuckPuckish
Base health restored decreased from 20 to 15.
Base mana restored decreased from 20 to 15.

Dream Coil
Duration decreased from 6s to 5/5.5/6s.
PugnaFacet – Siphoning Ward [Nether Ward]
Damage to Mana increased from 30% to 40%.
RikiCloak and Dagger
Toggling items no longer breaks invisibility.
RingmasterBasee Strength decreased from 23 to 21.
Strength gain decreased from 2.4 to 2.1.

Tame the Beasts
Cast Range decreased from 700/750/800/850 to 700.

Escape Act
Can now be dispelled.

Wheel of Wonder
Radius decreased from 600 to 500.
Automatic explosion time decreased from 6s to 4s.
Sand KingFacet – Dust Devil [Sand Storm]
Radius decreased from 450/500/550/600 to 350/400/450/500.
Duration decreased from 20/25/30/35s to 16/20/24/28s.

Talents
Level 15 Talent Sand Storm Damage Per Second decreased from +25 to +20.
Shadow DemonFacet – Promulgate [Disseminate]
Health loss decreased from 14/16/18/20% to 9/11/13/15%.

Shadow Poison
Vision radius decreased from 400 to 300.
Shadow ShamanFowl Play
Invulnerability duration increased from 0.75s to 1s.
SnapfireFacet – Full Bore [Scatterblast]
Cast Range decreased from 1400 to 1300.

Talents
Level 10 Talent Mortimer Kisses Debuff DPS increased from +20 to +25.
Level 25 Talent Mortimer Kisses Launched increased from +6 to +8.
SniperFacet – Scattershot [Shrapnel]
Damage decreased from 120/180/240/300 to 90/160/230/300.

Headshot
Slow Duration decreased from 0.5s to 0.2/0.3/0.4/0.5s.
TechiesProximity Mines
Base Charge Restore Time decreased from 19/17/15s to 15s.
TidehunterBlubber
Damage threshold for dispel decreased from 500 to 450.

Ravage
Damage increased from 250/350/450 to 275/375/475
TimbersawBase Strength decreased from 27 to 26.
Treant ProtectorNature’s Guise
Movement Speed bonus decreased from 12% to 10%.
Leech Seed
Damage/Heal per second decreased from 20/35/50/65 to 15/30/45/60.
Now heals creeps for 50% effectiveness.
Troll WarlordTalent
Level 10 Talent Whirling Axes Debuff Duration increased from +2s to +2.5s
Level 20 Talent Berserker’s Rage Armor increased from +8 to +9
TuskFacet – Tag Team [Tag Team]
Bonus Damage increased from 20/45/70/95 to 25/50/75/100

Facet – Drinking Buddies [Drinking Buddies]
Movement Bonus decreased from 25% to 10/15/20/25%.
Alt cast behavior now has 50% of base spell’s cast range.
UnderlordFacet – Abyssal Horde
Warrior Damage rescaled from 18/32/46 to 20/30/40.
Warrior Last Will DMG decreased from 300/400/500 to 200/300/400.

Atrophy Aura
Duration decreased from 35/45/55/65s to 30/40/50/60s.
Vengeful SpiritNether Swap
Cooldown decreased from 50/40/30s to 46/38/30s.
VenomancerNoxious Plague
Minimum Movement Slow increased from 0% to 15%.
VisageFacet – Death Toll [Soul Assumption]
No longer provides extra gold if the target dies before the projectile reaches them.

Summon Familiars
Recalling is now canceled if Familiars are in stone form.
WindrangerFacet – Whirlwind [Focus Fire]
Cooldown increased from 70/50/30s to 70/60/50s.
Windranger can no longer shoot arrows while channeling.
Damage Reduction increased from 30% to 35%.
Duration decreased from 9s to 8s.

Windrun
Aghanim’s Scepter invisibility buff is now dispelled if the base Windrun buff is dispelled.
Winter WyvernFacet – Essence of the Blueheart
Healing Converted to Mana increased from 20% to 24%.

How to Get Ghost Title in COD Warzone?

Aritra Patra
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In the competitive world of COD Warzone, Victory Titles are awarded to the winning team at the end of each match. Among these titles, “Ghost” stands out as one of the most challenging to achieve.

Unlike other titles, which can be earned by using meta weapons or achieving specific kill types, Ghost requires a completely different approach: stealth and precision.

How to Get Ghost Title in Warzone?

Ghost Title in Warzone

If you’re struggling to secure the Ghost title, here’s a breakdown of what it takes and some tips to help you succeed.

  • Eliminate enemies with Throwing Knives.
  • Score kills using suppressed weapons.
  • Take minimal damage.
  • Survive the entire match without dying more than once.
  • You have to win the match.

To earn the Ghost title, you’ll need to adopt a stealthy playstyle, prioritizing quiet takedowns or avoiding confrontations altogether. While there aren’t specific objectives to complete, certain strategies can significantly increase your chances.

Xbox Live Network Suffers Massive Outage Globally

Aritra Patra
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The Xbox Live network servers went down globally a few hours ago. This outage just happened the day after a similar disruption to Sony’s PlayStation Network, making it a double blow for the gaming community.

While Xbox Live seems to have recovered by 1:30 PM BST, many users reported difficulties accessing the service during the downtime. This prevented them from playing online games and engaging in multiplayer activities.

The number of outage reports on DownDetector spiked significantly on the morning of the incident. Microsoft officially confirmed a widespread problem and assured the players that they were working on it. The Xbox Status page also acknowledged the server issues.

Just a day before, Sony’s PlayStation network had experienced an eight-hour outage that affected PlayStation 4 and 5 users. While the cause of this disruption remains undisclosed, it was eventually resolved early Tuesday morning.

These back-to-back outages have undoubtedly caused frustration and inconvenience for gamers who rely on these online platforms for daily entertainment.

Update: Xbox has fixed the server issues as mentioned on their official Twitter handle.

IEM Rio 2024: Teams, Schedule, Prize Pool & More

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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IEM Rio is all set to be one of the biggest premiere events of the year with all the top teams in the world fighting it out for the massive prize pool. Along with the glory, Rio boasts one of the best crowds in CS, making it one of the most entertaining events.

Let’s check out the IEM Rio 2024 teams, schedules, and the huge prize pool for which they are fighting.

IEM Rio 2024 teams

  • Group A
    • Natus Vincere
    • MOUZ
    • FaZe
    • Liquid
    • Complexity
    • paiN
    • FURIA
    • Imperial
  • Group B
    • G2
      • Vitality
    • Eternal Fire
    • Virtus.pro
    • The MongolZ
    • HEROIC
    • Astralis
    • 9z

Prize pool

  • 1st – $100,000 + IEM Katowice Slot
  • 2nd – $42,000
  • 3-4th – $20,000
  • 5-6th – $10,000
  • 7-8th – $6,000
  • 9-12th – $5,000
  • 13-16th – $4,000

Schedule

IEM Rio 2024
via HLTV

Despite their loss in Blast, NAVI will come into the tournament as heavy favorites while G2 and Vitality will be the second favorites. Some of the more experienced squads like FaZe, Liquid, and Eternal Fire have a shot at causing a major upset.

Several storylines will get dragged as the tournament starts. This will be the most important tournament along with Blast World Finals at the end of the month as the CS community gears up for the Major.

Valorant Devs Confirm Unreal Engine 5 Move, Tease Potential PvE Game Mode

Sonu Banerjee
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Riot Games has confirmed that they’re planning to move Valorant to Unreal Engine 5 in the near future, calling it a “necessary” change for the tactical shooter. 

The announcement was made during the Unreal Fest Seattle 2024, with SVP and Head of VALORANT Studios Anna Donlon claiming that the dev team has already “squeezed literally every ounce of everything” that they could get from Unreal Engine 4.

However, for the time being, the engine upgrade won’t bring any noticeable changes to the title. 

“This upgrade is not going to significantly change how Valorant looks or performs, at least not right away,” Donlon said in a statement. 

Valorant fans have raised concerns about whether the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 will render the game unplayable for players on lower-end systems, but with optimization options for the new engine being better than ever before, that might not be the case.

Riot Teases Possible PvE Game Mode for Valorant

valorant unreal engine 5

Alongside announcing the move to Unreal Engine 5, Donlon also teased a possible PvE game mode for Valorant that the engine upgrade might bring to the game. 

“There are many developers who are very excited about what UE5 can do for us in the future,” she said in a statement. “Maybe those devs are working on something I can’t talk about and maybe those devs are thinking about ways to expand the Val universe into new playable experiences.”

While it hasn’t been confirmed what the “new playable experiences” for Valorant might include, speculations have started brewing in the game’s community about a potential PvE game mode that can be made possible with the Unreal Engine 5 upgrade.

What these newly announced changes mean for the future of Valorant still remains to be seen.

Dota 2 Kez Release Date: When is the New Hero Coming?

Sonu Banerjee
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The final day of The International 2024 shed light on a new hero that’s coming to Dota 2 in the near future, and fans of the MOBA can’t wait to welcome a new addition to the game’s ever-expanding roster of heroes.

Since it hasn’t been long since Ringmaster was added to Dota 2, the announcement of Kez, the upcoming Dota 2 hero, certainly came as a surprise to many avid fans of the Valve title. However, the release date of the bird warrior doesn’t seem to be that distant.

Who is Kez in Dota 2? 

Kez in Dota 2

For those unfamiliar with the new Dota 2 hero, Kez is a bird-samurai who has played an active role in the ongoing Crownfall event. He was the elected leader of the Kazurai army who tried to take down Queen Imperia, but ultimately succumbed to her forces.

He is expected to make a return in Crownfall Act 4, and will undoubtedly play a vital role in bringing the saga to a conclusion. 

Kez Dota 2 Release Date

As officially confirmed by Valve, Kez will be added to Dota 2 alongside the highly anticipated Crownfall Act 4 update.

The update was originally scheduled to arrive towards the end of September, but the date has since been changed in the game files. 

As per recent leaks from data miners, the new release date for Crownfall Act 4 is set for November 1st, while the end date has been changed to December 30th.

If that’s the case, Dota 2 players can expect to see Kez being added to the hero roster on November 1, 2024.

Fans can check out the official reveal trailer for Kez below:

Ironmouse Becomes the Most-Subscribed Twitch Streamer

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Ironmouse Becomes the Most-Subscribed Twitch Streamer

VTuber Ironmouse has officially dethroned Kai Cenat as the most-subscribed Twitch streamer. This historic achievement marks a significant milestone for the Puerto Rican-American content creator, who has rapidly gained popularity within the streaming community.

Ironmouse, a founding member of the VTuber group VShojo, has captivated audiences with her engaging content, which includes anime, singing, voice acting, art, gaming, and variety streaming. Her unique blend of creativity and authenticity has resonated with viewers, propelling her to a massive following of over 2.1 million on Twitch.

The record-breaking achievement came after a successful subathon, where a portion of the funds raised was donated to the Immune Deficiency Foundation. With an impressive 314,146 active subscribers, Ironmouse has surpassed Cenat’s previous record of 306,261 subscribers, which was set during his own subathon earlier this year.

Ironmouse expressed her gratitude and excitement on Twitter, thanking her fans for their unwavering support. “Words cannot express how I am feeling nor can they express my gratitude,” she tweeted. “Thank you all so much for the incredible support and thank you for changing my life. Thank you for being the best community in the universe.”

The official Twitch Twitter account also congratulated Ironmouse on her accomplishment. In a post-match press conference for the Little Basketball Association, Kai Cenat acknowledged Ironmouse’s achievement but vowed to return to the competition for the top spot. “First things first, I don’t know if y’all know, but my sub-record got broken today,” Cenat said.

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