"Bye-bye FPS!" - Shroud reacts to Counter-Strike 2 introducing volumetric smoke
During a livestream on March 22, 2023, Twitch sensation Michael "Shroud" reacted to Valve's announcement of Counter-Strike 2. The streamer went over the tactical shooter's new and updated gameplay mechanics, including the addition of Responsive Smokes.
The game's developers revealed that the new game engine will include volumetric smoke that will interact with the 3D objects in the game. When the content creator heard this, he exclaimed in surprise, saying that the new feature could potentially affect frame rates.
He remarked:
Shroud reacted to Valve's announcement during the opening hours of his livestream. While browsing the game's website, he came across Responsive Smokes, which create volumetric 3D objects.
The game's developers provided details, saying:
Shroud's initial reaction was to say that the new smoke grenades will have an effect on frame rates. After seeing how it worked, the content creator stated that the updated mechanic looked "dope":
Continuing further, the former professional gamer stated that the situation would "suck" for those who are already having difficulties playing the game. He did, however, express optimism about Valve's ability to balance things out in the new game engine:
When he saw that Responsive Smokes could now fill empty spaces, Shroud exclaimed:
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The Canadian was blown away by how the new smoke filled up a circular space, saying that it was "so good." He was left stunned when he discovered that grenades can now "push and carve" through in-game smoke:
However, Shroud claimed that bullets piercing through the smoke were "not so cool":
He went on to say that bullets going through smoke meant that "everything" now counters it:
The streamer's take on the updated smokes in
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