Operation Riptide, the 11th CS: GO update, went live today. In addition to the new cosmetics, it brought quite a few interesting features to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, ranging from new maps, changes to the existing ones, new game modes, weapon nerfs & buffs, and more.
There are also significant adjustments to the gameplay, with the Deagle getting nerfed and the M4A1-S gaining a damage boost. It's worth noting that players will be able to drop grenades as well for their teammates.
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CS: GO Operation Riptide update changes
Grenades
![Users can pass over grenades to teammates (Image via Valve)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/ef4aa-16322950566948-800.jpg 1920w)
Players can now drop grenades in CS: GO, like other weapons.
Desert Eagle nerf and M4A1-S buff
![Changes have been made in the damage to the M4A1-S and the Desert Eagle](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/d9cd4-16322950778176-800.jpg 1920w)
Valve has nerfed the Desert Eagle, with its damage being reduced from 63 to 53. On the other hand, the M4A1-S will deal more damage to the body as its damage has been increased from 33 to 38.
New/deleted maps
![Numerous maps have been added to official matchmaking (Image via Valve)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/24ced-16322949463110-800.jpg 1920w)
Five maps have been added to official matchmaking in CS: GO:
- Country (Danger Zone)
- Basalt and Insertion II (Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch)
- Ravine and Extraction (Wingman)
The following maps have been removed from the official matchmaking
- Grind
- Mocha
- Pitshop
- Calavera
- Frostbite
Private matchmaking
![Players can set up a private match in CS: GO (Image via Valve)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/dfd58-16322949064364-800.jpg 1920w)
Users can set up a private match (queue) in CS: GO. They can create or join queues through a private code or even join a queue.
Deathmatch
![Users have three type of deathmatch now (Image via Valve)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/09/0e43a-16322948263832-800.jpg 1920w)
Gamers have the option to select the type of deathmatch in CS: GO now. They can choose the style of the match before starting the game:
- Team Deathmatch: The first team to reach 100 kill wins
- Free for all Deathmatch: All the players on the map are enemies
- Classic Deathmatch: The scoring is individual, and the other team is the target.
Dust 2 and other map changes
Of all the maps in CS: GO, Dust 2 is perhaps the most played one. The new update has brought multiple changes to this arena. The visibility from T spawn to mid has been significantly reduced in this patch. Additionally, the developers have enhanced the visibility into the backside of the B bombsite from the upper tunnels.
Several minor bugs have also been fixed in Inferno. Also, the area for planting the bomb has been improved on Ancient, besides further optimizations.
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