Over the history of Counter-Strike, fans have created several new gameplay modes, but this one could be the most exciting so far—it lets you play a game of soccer.
It’s not specifically soccer, to be precise, but futsal, an indoor version of the sport. A player named vstmn created a new mode for CS2 that lets you hop onto the field and kick the ball around with your friends. Reddit user mrbattery shared a video showcasing the mode to Reddit on Aug. 27, and fans are overjoyed. We’d love to see the new mode played competitively.
Players pick one of two teams: Red or Blue. Then, players dictate the rules of the game from a variety of options. Players can choose the ball size, allow or disallow guns (which can change the trajectory of the ball), allow the ball to be picked up, and more. Additionally, players can set up a music playlist to play in the background, and customize their teams’ logos.
The mod released on the Steam Workshop on July 20, but it was updated on Aug. 27. At the time of writing, it has 1,234 subscribers, meaning lots of players have downloaded it to try it out for themselves. We’d be lying if we said we’re surprised; despite it being a fan-made mode, the gameplay looks smooth and dynamic, and we’re already gathering friends to play with us.
So far, the mode has amassed a whole host of positive reactions. “Looks really cool! I already tried it with a few friends, and it’s a very well-designed and fun map,” one player wrote on Reddit. There are a few minor issues, but they aren’t gamebreaking, according to players. “The only issue is, once the ball hits the wall of the field, it’s hard to get it back into the field. So the ball often just rolls along the fence,” another player added.
Since the mod has already seen a few updates, we hope the creator continues to nurture it so that it becomes even more popular in the community.
