Counter Strike: Global Offensive is a latest title in the Counter Strike franchise from Valve. It features an updated engine and is scheduled to be released next year.
Expected features:
- Planned release in Q1 2012
- Matchmaking system
- Focus on 5v5 competitive play
- eSports-oriented
- Competitive and Casual modes
- Ranked / ladder play for individuals and teams
- Dedicated servers
- Gameplay has elements similar to both CS:S and CS 1.6
- Classic maps (with both minor and major modifications) include: Dust2, Dust, Aztec, Inferno, Nuke, Train
- Molotov grenade: creates area of fire that slows players crossing through it
- Decoy grenade: emits fake weapon firing sounds to confuse enemies about your position
- Bullets penetrate some walls and objects like CS 1.6
- Many changes to weapons, as well as new weapons
- Classic gameplay: no ironsights
- Beta in September or October (Unconfirmed)