Valve trolls CSGO players with Office changes and Inferno wall bangs

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s Shattered Web operation has generated continuous speculation since its November launch, with numerous clues suggesting the potential competitive debut of the Office map. Although Office has existed in CSGO’s map pool for an extended period, it has consistently been excluded from professional esports tournaments due to its extreme T-sided balance.

The most recent CSGO update advanced this intriguing narrative when Valve developers incorporated several curious bullet points in their standard patch explanation:

Office

• (Changes based on pro player feedback)
• Snow has accumulated by dumpster in back courtyard
• Beverage machines have been restocked.
• Office is now a non-smoking environment.
• Tidied up kitchen break room.

This unusual focus on seemingly trivial environmental details captured community attention, particularly when professional competitor Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski from Team Liquid immediately questioned the patch’s legitimacy.

lmaoooo
@CSGO
straight TROLLIN with these patch notes today ????????
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— Jonathan Jablonowski (@EliGE)
April 10, 2020

While Valve’s development team might have been engaging in lighthearted community interaction, they surprisingly implemented at least one substantive modification mentioned in the notes. Despite the breakroom remaining cluttered and ashtrays staying in place, the rear courtyard received a genuine snow accumulation.

Counter-Terrorist operatives can now access the courtyard dumpster and adjacent containers without performing jump maneuvers. Developers strategically placed snow mounds that facilitate safer navigation through this critical area. Previously, CT players exposed their heads to potential sniper fire when attempting to reach dumpster positioning, but now they can establish this defensive setup without becoming vulnerable targets.

This adjustment appears minor, yet it’s embedded within seemingly nonsensical patch notes. Valve might be amusing themselves at the CSGO community’s expense, but the tactical improvement will benefit enthusiasts of one of Counter-Strike’s most historically Terrorist-favorable maps.

Inferno’s new wall is “bingelibangable,” is CSGO’s new in-joke

Another noteworthy modification in Global Offensive’s latest update involves the apartments wall adjacent to balcony, which developers made penetrable from both directions. The patch documentation described this surface as “bingelibangable.” Initially confusing, this terminology became clear when we understood “binge” referred to sustained firing. After extensive ballistic testing against CSGO’s AI opponents, we thoroughly evaluated the wall’s penetration capabilities.

The apartment window provides the optimal shooting position from the exterior. While the AWP sniper rifle represents the most effective choice, the angles required to target either the bomb site below or apartments above present significant challenges. Players should dedicate practice time on empty servers before attempting to eliminate defusing Counter-Terrorists through this barrier. Mastering these angles unlocks a potent tactical position. CT AWPers achieve best results when firing from the bomb site location beside the distant site container nearest the Counter-Terrorist spawn. From this vantage point, a simple crouch provides adequate targeting geometry, particularly when Terrorists cluster behind balcony smoke screens. Notably, both standard M4 and AK-47 rifles demonstrate superior wall penetration compared to the recently nerfed SG 553.

The actual probability of securing wallbang eliminations remains relatively low, but the strategic potential for unexpected outplays makes this subtle adjustment valuable for competitive gameplay.

Understanding CSGO’s new wallbang mechanics requires recognizing several critical strategic elements that differentiate successful from failed attempts. The window frame’s metallic components create penetration inconsistencies, requiring players to aim slightly left of center for optimal bullet travel. Common execution errors include standing too close to the wall, which reduces penetration effectiveness, and failing to account for the angle compensation needed when targets are moving.

For Counter-Terrorist players, the optimal positioning involves aligning with the site box’s left edge while maintaining a crouched stance. This position provides coverage from both balcony and apartments sightlines while enabling quick retreat options. Advanced practitioners should practice both quick-scope and no-scope techniques since the close proximity often negates traditional scoping advantages.

Terrorist players can counter this new defensive option by avoiding predictable stacking behind balcony smoke and utilizing molotovs to clear the common AWPer positions. The strategic value increases exponentially during eco rounds when unexpected kills can dramatically shift economic advantages.

Office continues to present an unresolved enigma, much like its counterpart Aztec that WIN.gg previously examined when CSGO introduced customizable crosshair configurations. Potential scheduling conflicts with the ESL One Rio Major might have influenced Valve’s timeline for revealing the jungle-themed map alongside Office’s corporate documentation references. Supporters will likely need to remain patient until November for potential clarifications.

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