

When playing with either, it can sometimes feel like players are gliding. Both CSGO's SSG 08 and Valorant's Marshal excel at long-range combat thanks to their scopes, and they allow the player to move at almost maximum movement speed.

The weapons have similar uses and are often bought early in the game or during eco rounds. The Scout has been a fixture in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since the game's earliest days, but there is a new sheriff in town in competing game Valorant.

More important for CSGO fans, her hiring means that Valve is actively looking to develop new maps for its tactical shooter esports. Currently working at Valve on #CSGO /EMQ9HWiSrX- LYDIA ZANOTTI // PHRISK April 13, 2022 Happy #PortfolioDay 🎨 I'm Lydia Zanotti, a 3D Environment Artist and Mapmaker for FPS games. It’s not clear if she created models for the maps or helped design their unique gameplay options.Įither way, CSGO fans are left wondering how her work on Valorant will impact Counter-Strike’s maps. She played a major role in map design for Valorant, creating and detailing areas on Bind, Split, Breeze, Ascent, and more. She has previously worked for several game design studios at Riot Games, Amazon, Volition, and more.
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PHRISK is a professional 3D environment artist and map maker. Based on Valorant’s unique approach to map design, CSGO could get a few more gimmicks in the future. But even if those rumors are false, fans can still expect new maps or updates to existing venues in the near future. The news further strengthened rumors of the older game switching to the Source 2 engine. Lydia “PHRISK” Zanotti has announced her move from Riot Games’ Valorant to the iconic shooter CSGO. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive maps could get a touch of Valorant flair if a recent hire is any indication.
