CS2 Premier S2 update brings FAMAS and M4A4 buffs, nerfs SMGs

Tonight Valve have released the latest update for Counter-Strike 2, seeing the developer kick off the start of Premier matchmaking Season 2 with a number of changes to the game. Of these, the most notable changes are the FAMAS receiving a small buff and a price reduction, the M4A4 also having its price reduced, while three SMGs including the MP9 have seen their crouching inaccuracy decreased.

The update has also added Train to active duty matchmaking and recalibrated everyone's ELO ahead of placement matches for Premier Season 2.

Overall, the most notable changes are:

PREMIER

• Premier Season Two is here, and Premier matchmaking has resumed

• Every player who earned a CS Rating during Season One will receive a commemorative Premier Season One Medal which includes detailed Season Statistics

• Every player will have their CS Rating recalibrated based on their Season One performance, and will need to re-establish their CS Rating by winning 10 matches

• Train has been added to the Active Duty map pool

• Vertigo has been removed from the Active Duty map pool

GAMEPLAY

• M4A4 price reduced to $2,900

• FAMAS accuracy improved and price reduced to $1,950

• Reduced crouching accuracy for the MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7

UI

• Added a new radar dynamic zoom option that will grow or shrink the radar to include your team mates, bomb and other detected elements

MAPS (TRAIN)

• Removed a boost angle from Long Dog to Bombsite A

• Fixed lighting artifacts on double-sided materials

The full patch notes may be read here.