Arms Deal update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive introduces decorative weapon skins, with no in-game benefits, to the game.
Valve has introduced cosmetic weapon skins to as part of its Arms Deal Update.
The skins, which offer no in-game benefits, can be obtained through random drops or by opening dropped weapon cases with a purchasable key. Money generated through eSports weapon cases and keys will be used to bolster the prize pot at future competitions.
Valve adds that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive weapon skins, crates, and keys, can be bought and sold via the Steam Marketplace.
Alongside the cosmetic items, the silenced versions of the M4A1 and the USP have also been added to the game.
Valve adds that it is planning to allow users to create their own weapon decorations via the Steam Workshop, as it already does for Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. "We're working on shipping that feature as soon as possible,"
Arms Deal update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive introduces decorative weapon skins, with no in-game benefits, to the game.
Valve has introduced cosmetic weapon skins to as part of its Arms Deal Update.
The skins, which offer no in-game benefits, can be obtained through random drops or by opening dropped weapon cases with a purchasable key. Money generated through eSports weapon cases and keys will be used to bolster the prize pot at future competitions.
Valve adds that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive weapon skins, crates, and keys, can be bought and sold via the Steam Marketplace.
Alongside the cosmetic items, the silenced versions of the M4A1 and the USP have also been added to the game.
Valve adds that it is planning to allow users to create their own weapon decorations via the Steam Workshop, as it already does for Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. "We're working on shipping that feature as soon as possible,"
Includes new stock weapons, weapon case exclusive and over 100 unique weapon finishes.
The update allows players to collect, buy, sell and trade decorated in-game weapons for the first time.
Also introduced are weapon cases, which can be acquired through timed drops and opened by purchasing or trading for the appropriate key.
Valve notes that The Arms Deal will also support the CS:GO competitive community with the introduction of the eSports Weapon Case. A portion of the proceeds from sales of eSports Case Keys will go towards prize purses at competitive events.
In addition, the update adds two classic Counter-Strike: Source silenced weapons...
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