For the last half year, the Counter-Strike 2 community has been rife with hints and leaks regarding new anti-cheat systems. Most of the updates so far have closed off loopholes that cheaters have exploited, but more recent development signs point to something much more comprehensive: VacNet 3.0. This newest version of Valve’s anti-cheat technology is now in limited testing, utilizing a restricted set of match data to more effectively find and solve cases of unfair play than ever before.

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What is VacNet 3.0?

VacNet was first introduced in 2017, followed by the official introduction in 2018, and has actually remained one of the very vital machine learning-based anti-cheat systems in ensuring fair play in CS2, formerly CS:GO. This has remained so for the years, and it has been progressing with time; its latest update brings a new quantum leap in difference since VacNet 3.0 is coming to introduce new improved features that are highly efficient at detecting suspicious activities.

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Recent leaks have revealed that VacNet 3.0 will contain code related to “suspicious shots,” including:

•Suspicion

•Suspicious Shot Sample

•susHitOdds=%.2f

•hitChance=%.2f

•suspicionChance=%.2

new "suspicions shot" strings in cs2 update:
– Suspicion
– Suspicious Shot Sample
– susHitOdds=%.2f
– hitChance=%.2f
– suspicionChance=%.2f pic.twitter.com/tvDZkrjT56

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 14, 2024

These features indicate that the system is capable of calculating a shots’ probability of being suspicious and provides flags against players who can consistently land shots with implausibly high accuracy. Also, VacNet 3.0 started detecting the use of the so-called Snap Tap function-an extremely controversial technique that gives players counter-strafe with pinpoint precision almost instantaneously, restoring shooting accuracy. While it’s not yet clear whether usage of this feature will net instantaneous penalties, its detection suggests Valve is collecting data that could presage stricter penalties.

CS2 devs added razer's "snaptap" detection inside the game pic.twitter.com/G10iqnCiUh

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 14, 2024

On top of that, VacNet 3.0 cracks down more on multi-binds—controls that allow players to perform several actions with the push of a single key, such as perfect grenade throws while jumping. This change is in line with Valve’s more general attempt to help level the playing field, ensuring that all players have equal transformations to game functions without necessitating deep-level console commands.

From now on Counter-Strike 2 devs will kick you from the match for some automated scripts. pic.twitter.com/1nVaXxrZTv

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 19, 2024

New Features Hinted by Dataminers

The enhanced anti-cheat measures aren’t all that’s allegedly coming to CS2; there are also loads of seemingly new features. Dataminers, whom we very carefully acknowledge, have dug up proof of keychains for weapons.

Specifically, we found the code CEconItemPreviewDataBlock of the Sticker keychains = 20, meaning that customization of keychains will soon be added.

keychains are coming to cs2

CEconItemPreviewDataBlock.Sticker keychains = 20 pic.twitter.com/OHacqw8aRW

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 8, 2024

Further backing it out, the recent addition to Source 2 tools is a keychain icon that would allow the community to create custom keychains. While this feature hasn’t been confirmed yet, adding the ability for players to attach personalized keychains onto weapons would provide another vector of self-expression in the game, on top of existing rich customization options.

devs added icon for keychains in source 2 tools, it might mean that workshop creators will be able to do custom keychains pic.twitter.com/pxhI8HKIB6

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 8, 2024

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Rumored Upcoming Operation

Along with the update of VacNet 3.0 and possible new cosmetic features, another fast-growing rumor is that of a new operation in CS2. Said to be released next month, the new operation will feature new maps, missions, and rewards that most definitely will give players buttons for activity and Keeping players excited. The details are still unknown at this point, but the community is abuzz with great vibes and has quite a number of reputable sources hinting at some giant content drop likely to arrive soon and change things up in-game.

new danger zone string in the latest cs2 update pic.twitter.com/4aVVCdw61s

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) August 19, 2024

Keeping an eye on credible sources and social media channels for leaks or teasers in the view of what is to come could pay off as we await official announcements. With VacNet 3.0 setting up stages for a more secure and leveled playing field, these new anti-cheat capabilities will be able to tip the balance and make them shine through in the very next operation.

Conclusion

When VacNet 3.0 comes out, it is going to be a huge step forward in Valve’s eternal struggle against cheaters in CS2. Coupled with perhaps new features like the highly wanted customizable keychains and the mere expectancy of a new operation, the future is looking bright for CS2. Stay tuned further for updates, and if you’ve managed to read this far, why not drop a carrot emoji in the comments. Also, do not forget to check out our other video, where we will delve into charms and other upcoming features.