

In upgrade maps, the lighting, materials, and reflections have all been upgraded dramatically. So what is the difference? In the touchstone maps, few alterations have been made but some changes can be observed. Valve has classified CS2 map overhauls into three categories – Upgrade, Overhaul, Touchstone. Also, by noticing the props in the game, they point to the fact that ‘time has passed’ – some of the maps have been updated with new models for various objects, such as the sinks in Overpass being replaced from a basic one to modern ones. Popular maps like Dust 2 and Mirage have been ‘enhanced’ with the visual quality upgrades that the Source 2 Engine brings. In Counter-Strike 2, many old maps have received a complete overhaul with a brand-new look. It’s important to note that the new VAC Live anti-cheat system is definitely not kernel-level, like many other games are. Valorant has had a similar feature in its kernel-level Vanguard anti-cheat system, which notifies players that the match has been terminated because a cheater was detected. And if that ban happens, the match will end right away.

One notable feature here is that Valve devs have made it so that if a cheater (such as someone using aimbot or wallhacks) is detected in an on-going game, they could get banned swiftly. If a cheater gets detected during a match, the match will be cancelled! /PQY88sBlMl- Aquarius March 23, 2023

Looks like some sort of new anti-cheat measure is in the works for Counter-Strike 2 called "VAC Live".
