Counter Strike 2: Emotes Uncovered

If you think you've been suffering in CS:GO due to toxicity, wait until you hear the news we've got for you regarding CS:GO 2.... one word: Emotes

EMOTES IN CS2
Found emotes files in game file. | © Valve

The limited beta test of Counter Strike 2 is now available, the official release is just around the corner, but our precious leakers are not resting. In just a few weeks after the beta's release players have discovered several features that may appear in the near future. So let's take a look at what interesting things they managed to discover this time.

Emotes in Counter Strike 2

In addition to new anti-cheat ways, new operations, skins, one of the most surprising discoveries of data miners is the concept of emotes or gestures for terrorists and anti-terrorists. This is definitely something new in the world of the cult FPS shooter.

The new animations were found by an acclaimed and well-known insider – Gabe Follower. On his Twitter account appeared a post showing the found taunts.

These gestures, if they appear in the game, will be available in both first- and third-person previews.

Gabe Follower also noted that these animations are most likely related to Danger Zone mode and are unlikely to appear in normal matchmaking. This makes a lot of sense, as the use of taunts in matches such as ranked games could disrupt the game's balance. Besides, such an animation could affect a model's hitbox, exposing it to an easy shot from an AWP, which is not likely what we want.

We have to admit that this feature is a nice addition, but won't it cause even more toxicity among players in combination with voice chat? We'll see...

Oliwia Lewicka

Oliwia was part of EarlyGame's content team. She wrote news and guides for the Gaming, LoL and Entertainment categories....