Finally, after a slew of complaints from both casual players and professional gamers regarding the dominance of the SG553, Valve has decided to nerf this weapon. Just hours ago, CS:GO received a significant update, in which the SG553 was heavily nerfed with a reduction in fire rate and accuracy to “balance it better with other weapons.” These changes are quite similar to what Valve did with the AUG last year and will certainly make players think twice before purchasing the SG, as it is no longer overwhelmingly superior to other rifles like the M4 or AK.
In this update, Valve also made adjustments to the strengths of several other weapons: the accuracy of the AUG has been adjusted, the price of the M4A1-S has been lowered to $2,900 (which is $200 cheaper than the M4A4), and the accuracy of the DE has been improved during jumpshots. Additionally, the Tec-9, a once-dominant weapon that has nearly disappeared in recent years after being nerfed, has also been buffed with increased accuracy during continuous fire.
In this latest update, Valve also made some adjustments to maps such as Anubis, Office, Chlorine, and fixed bugs in familiar maps like Inferno and Overpass. Readers can find the details of the update on April 11 HERE.
Immediately after this update was released, a number of professional gamers tweeted their thoughts on the important changes, most celebrating the nerf of the SG553.
Other professional gamers also shared their assessments of the other changes in this update, especially regarding the M4A1-S and Tec-9, which have seen less use recently, as well as the DE – the iconic weapon of shooting games.
This update will undoubtedly bring significant changes for both casual players and professional gamers alike. Stay tuned for the latest and hottest CS:GO news in our upcoming updates!