Valve changes the weapon reload system in CS2

Valve has radically redesigned the reload system in CS2 by releasing a fresh patch.

In the update notes, the developers explained that they want the decision to reload to carry greater risk. Now, when reloading a weapon, the player drops the magazine along with the remaining bullets — they no longer return to the general ammo pool.

At the same time, the number of magazines has also been changed. Most guns, including M4A1-S and AK-47, received three additional magazines, while M4A4 received four. The strictest limitation is for AWP: only two additional magazines and a maximum of 15 shots per round.

The patch also added Map Guides to Competitive matches — they can be opened during the first five rounds of a half — and introduced a Custom Games mode for playing with friends.