Counter-Strike Exits Beta with New Weapons, Maps and Model Updates - November 9, 2000
Counter-Strike left its beta stage on November 9, 2000, introducing several significant changes:
Weapon Additions:
- H&K UMP .45
- FN Five-Seven
- SIG SG-550
Player Model Updates:
- Complete model redesign
- Incorporated Valve's model blending technology
- Removed visible bomb and defusal kit from player models
- Eliminated swimming animations
Map Changes:
- Updated cs_office and de_vegas
- Restored de_foption to BETA 7.0 version
- Removed de_jeepathon2k
- Added new menu background
Retail Edition Changes:
- Added Training map
- Removed maps: cs_arabstreets, cs_estate, de_foption, as_highrise, de_nuke, as_tundra, de_vegas
- Replaced weapon real names with generic names
- Renamed factions:
- Phoenix Connektion → Phoenix Connexion
- Gorilla Warface → Guerilla Warfare