- Several elite CS:GO players have suggested changes that would better the game
- The proposed improvements include mainly nerfs, the addition of new content, and hiring a community manager
- The anti-cheat is also something fans addressed
As Counter-Strike: Global Offensive grows older, the need for healthy changes becomes much more evident. Long-time competitive players give Valve their suggestions.
What CS:GO Professionals Propose
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been around for almost a decade. With some aspects of the game getting stale, elite fans have come forward to try and give Valve some advice.
In several interviews with Rivalry, players have cited several propositions.
Ladislav “GuardiaN” Kovács took a hiatus from the esports scene but still remained a frequent player. He suggested adding more weapons and reworking some maps to keep the game from getting repetitive. Moreover, GuardiaN proposed to nerf the notorious desert eagle pistol.
In a more innovative suggestion, GuardiaN implied that the implementation of banners like those in Dota 2 could also benefit the game.
Fernando “fer” Alvarfenga, another elite that is now taking a break, confirmed GuardiaN’s concerns with the lack of new content. Fer also believes that new maps and at least one new gun are needed to keep the game fresh and going.
Andrei “arT” Piovezan held a more community-oriented opinion. The FURIA Esports’ member said that Valve needs to be more open to discussion with their top players.
Olof “Olofmeister” Gustafsson elaborated on arT’s suggestion by saying a “community manager” is needed to establish constant contact with the players. Olofmeister is sure that it will prove indispensable in growing the competitive aspect of the game. The Swedish player also agreed with the points GuardiaN and fer made and confirmed that the variety of maps and some nerfs can also generally improve the game.
The Fanbase’s Needs and the Game’s Future
Fans have been long saying that Valve needs to listen more to its community’s suggestions. The masses are also asking for meta changes every now and then.
Moreover, the betterment of the anti-cheat system will greatly benefit Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game has put the effort in busting match-fixing in Australia and the USA, and it’s time to also improve the in-game aspect of combating dishonest play.
It is unclear if Valve will listen better to its community but at least addressing some of the issues may benefit the game and limit the brain-drain to VALORANT. Or at least it could get players like fer and GuardiaN back to the competitive scene.
