Counter-Strike 2 changes weapon reloads, sparking player backlash

Valve has made a major change to Counter-Strike 2, altering how guns reload. Previously, leftover ammo in your magazine was dumped back into an essentially endless reserve, so the decision to reload carried little cost—you might top off after a single bullet, half a mag, or when empty and the rest of the round would be unaffected.

The development team said they wanted that decision to have higher stakes, so reloading has been redesigned. Under the new system, you'll drop the used magazine and discard all of its remaining ammo. Instead of topping off, a new full magazine will be taken from the reserves whenever you reload.

Valve added that most ammo reserves "have gotten a three clips fill-up, but some weapons will have less to reward efficiency and precision, or more to encourage spamming through walls and smokes." "Keep an eye on your reserve supply!" the update urged. The change has not gone over well with some players.

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