Counter-Strike 2 showmatch sees star players voice familiar concerns about the new engine

Today’s broadcast of ESL Pro League Season 17 began with a showmatch between some of the best and brightest of the pros and commentators on station in Malta before the segue into the grand finals of the prestigious event. The matchup featured some incredible highlights and notable observations from the veteran participants, who carved out a decent amount of time on the desk segment to discuss their experiences in detail.

Heroic’s in-game leader, CadiaN, said that “there’s good things and less good things, but overall it’s a positive experience for sure,” which served as a good summary of what the participants had to say about the current state of CS2. Not everyone was a fan of the new smokes – especially because the smokes don’t pop (or get extinguished) instantly, even if its tactical potential and the added utility of the HE grenades were seen as a definite plus.