Counter-Strike 2 Will Have Customizable Announcers: Valve Leak

Counter-Strike 2 will reportedly include a customizable feature that will allow players to select their preferred announcer via the game's settings, leaks suggest.

As first reported by Dotesports, the feature will come with announcer packs, as seen in Valve's hit MOBA title Dota 2.

The addition of customizable announcers is sure to bring excitement to the Counter-Strike community since, it not only allows players to choose between male and female announcers, but it also opens the door for Valve to collaborate with popular broadcasters and possibly other packs featuring iconic announcer packs such as "Rick and Morty" in Dota 2.

Now imagine hearing: "Jeez, the bomb has been planted, Rick." But of course, many gamers will be pulling for popular broadcasters such as Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill and Alex "Machine" Richardson.

Announcer Features Spotted in CS2 Code

While the feature has already been coded into CS2, as spotted by several users, it is not yet available in the limited test that is in place.

Dotesports notes that it is scheduled to be available when the game is released globally this summer, offering players the option to choose between the standard announcer, the classic announcer from CS:GO, a new masculine announcer, and a new female announcer.

Fueled by excitement because of the newly announced game, the community has already begun requesting more customization options from Valve. Some players are demanding the Team Fortress 2 announcer or a Snoop Dogg announcer pack, similar to what was included in Call of Duty.

Valve has not officially confirmed the addition of customizable announcers to Counter-Strike 2. However, reports indicate that this feature will be available at launch. As the game's release date approaches, more details will be released, such as what announcer packs will be available and who will provide the iconic voices.

What We Know About Counter-Strike 2

Yes, Valve is back to making new games.

Valve has finally revealed the long-awaited sequel to the iconic Counter-Strike game. Counter-Strike 2 will be released in the summer of 2023 and will be powered by the Source Engine 2.

Furthermore, the game will be available to existing CS:GO gamers as a free upgrade. Some select CS:GO players also have already had the opportunity to test the game as part of a limited testing program that began earlier this week.

Valve stated on the game's website, "All of the game's new features will be revealed when it officially launches this summer, but the road to Counter-Strike 2 begins today as a Limited Test for select CS:GO players. During this testing period, we'll be evaluating a subset of features to shake out any issues before the worldwide release."

Valve has claimed that Counter-Strike 2 will be the "largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike's history."

What's new with the game? Kotaku tells us to watch out for the following:

• Volumetric smoke grenades
• "Tick rate no longer matters"
• New and improved maps
• Upgraded Source 2 mod utilities
• Higher-resolution models of firearms
• Better blood splatter
• "Completely reauthored explosions"
• Enhanced audio quality

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