- December 1, 2023 Update - 1 December 2023
Fixed crash when modifying certain video settings in a multiplayer match. Fixed server browser issues after modifying video settings. Fixed local player not showing up in player count on a listen server using Steam Networking. Fixed rare corrupted lighting rendering bug in some maps. Fixed miscellaneous fog rendering bugs. Fixed pushable entity physics in Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero.
- November 29, 2023 Update - 29 November 2023
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and Condition Zero: Deleted Scenes have been updated to support the Half-Life 25th Anniversary engine updates, including all related fixes from Counter-Strike. Fixed lighting rendering issues on some AMD GPUs. Added "Use shaders" checkbox for the video options. Servers can over-ride this setting with sv_allow_shaders. Miscellaneous Steam Networking fixes. Miscellaneous UI layout fixes. The Half-Life dedicated server application (app 90) which is used by Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero has been updated with latest server code and updated windows and linux binaries. Updating is recommended.
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes update released - 10 July 2017
We have updated the public release of Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. Changes in this update are: Fixed crash when entering certain malformed strings into the game console. Thanks to Marshal Webb from BackConnect, Inc for reporting this. Fixed crash when loading a specially crafted malformed BSP file. Thanks to Grant Hernandez (@Digital_Cold) for reporting this. Fixed malformed SAV files allowing arbitrary files to be written into the game folder. Thanks to Vsevolod Saj for reporting this. Fixed a crash when quickly changing weapons that are consumable. Thanks to Sam Vanheer for reporting this. Fixed crash when setting custom decals
- Counter-Strike turns 15: A collection of glitches, fails, and mods - 24 June 2014
We've previously taken in Chatty's perspective on Counter-Strike 's milestone 15th anniversary. But some of our posters opted to remember Valve's shooter by sharing some memorable videos. Some of them show off some classic glitches, memorable rage moments, and classic mods. There are also a few others that celebrate Chatty's legacy, showing off some classic CS gameplay from years gone by.
- Counter-Strike turns 15: A Chatty retrospective - 23 June 2014
It started as a simple mod to a classic first-person PC shooter. Taking Valve's original Half-Life, a pair of programmers tinkered with the game's script and worked to turn it into a team-based multiplayer romp. The result was a mod called Counter-Strike , which turned 15 on June 19 of this year. Since then, it turned into a retail release and quickly ballooned into a global phenomenon, becoming one of the most influential and beloved multiplayer experiences ever created. As a website with its roots firmly entrenched in PC gaming, Shacknews' Chatty community has some fond memories of battling Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists across the years. Their recollections range from unforgettable encounters, to funny bugs and glitches, to nights that just went on without end. This is a collection of memories from our community about Valve's Counter-Strike.
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes Beta update released - 9 September 2013
We have released a Beta update for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. Changes in this update are: Fixed failing to load the 2nd level of The Alamo
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes update released - 2 September 2013
We have updated the public release of Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. This update contains all the changes from the recent beta, thanks to the whole community for their help with testing and suggesting new features. Changes in this update are: Converted Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes to the new SteamPipe content system, for optimized delivery of the game Added support for Mac OS X and Linux operating systems Enabled Cloud support for save games Improved OpenGL rendering pipeline and output to leverage the capabilities in todays GPU Improved support for in-game chat in non-latin languages
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes Beta update released - 29 August 2013
We have released a Beta update for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. Changes in this update are: Fixed music not playing at the start of "Thin Ice"
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes Beta update released - 28 August 2013
We have released a Beta update for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. Changes in this update are: Fixed crash on Linux and Mac OS X if the particle system tried to create too many particles Fixed some of the special weapons behaving incorrectly under Linux and Mac OS X Fixed audio dialog to display available options
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes Beta released - 19 August 2013
In support of the upcoming Steam for Linux release we have made Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes available on Linux and Mac OS X. This beta involves significant changes for all platforms and your testing is appreciated, please report any bugs to our GitHub page. Linux and OS X users can simply install the Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes application to access the beta. You MUST also opt into the Beta version of Half-Life when testing on Linux and OSX, you can do this by right clicking the game in your Library, choose properties and then go to the Beta tab. Select the SteamPipe beta to start testing. For Windows users right click the game in your Library, choose properties and then go to the Beta tab. Select the SteamPipe beta to start testing. Under windows to opt out of testing simply deselect the beta option on this same page.
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero assaults Linux - 7 March 2013
Continuing its adventures into Linux , Valve has released a penguin-friendly edition of another of its games, bringing the total to five. Could it be Left 4 Dead ? Portal 2 ? HL2: Episode Two ? Gosh, even Episode 3? Er, no, it's Counter-Strike: Condition Zero . Still, that's nice, isn't it? Condition Zero added single-player to the CS world, facing off against snazzy bots. The development was a bit of a mess, started with Rogue Entertainment in 2000 then going to Gearbox, passed to Ritual Entertainment, and finally finished and released by Turtle Rock Studios in 2004. Yes, the gang who went on to create Left 4 Dead. The end result was a so-so mish-mash of scrapped, restarted, reworked and remade content, but shooting men is generally fun. CZ joins Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Source, and Team Fortress 2 on Linux. If you've already bought the games for Windows or Mac, you n…
- 10 top tips from a Counter-Strike pro - 14 October 2010
Ever fancied yourself as a Counter-Strike master? Ever thought about going pro? There's a lot to consider, even once you're among the best players around. Professional gaming's no easy gig, and there's far more to it than simply knowing how to aim a crosshair at an opponent's face. As such, we've been chatting to Elliot Welsh, aka. 'wez' of leading competitive gamers Team Dignitas, to find out his ten top tips for moving up the ranks in the world of professional Counter-Strike. 1. Get your hardware sorted If you want to compete on an even playing field, the last thing you want is a dated rig or sloppy internet connection holding you back. In a game whose combat is as finely balanced as that of Counter-Strike, just a slight framerate drop can be catastrophic. "Low fps can affect your recoil, bullet registration and smoothness of your game," says Elliot. "If you're stuck with a terrible c…
