Counter-Strike: Source Beta

Counter-Strike: Source Beta was an open beta version of the game Counter-Strike: Source released on 8th of May, 2010. It used to upgrade the game to the Orange Box engine, and included many additional features similar to Team Fortress 2. The beta was developed in conjunction with Hidden Path Entertainment, who later known for co-developing CS:GO alongside Valve.

Changelog

The version of the game (when it was released) came with this changelog:

• 144 achievements added
• New lifetime player stats and summary screens
• New match player stats and summary screens
• New end of round display with MVP and interesting fact about a player
• Updated scoreboard with new icons, visual style, MVP stars, and avatar pictures
• New cinematic death camera
• New domination and revenge system
• Added avatar icons to voice chat, scoreboard, and end of round display
• Incorporated many source engine updates

External links

• CSS Beta forum on Steampowered User Forums (Archived)
• "Consolidated beta bugs" on Steampowered User Forums (Archived)