All those cross-platform offerings which had gamers excited about Counter Strike: Global Offensive will no longer form a part of the title, Valve has confirmed. Based on feedback received from the game’s closed beta which is underway now, the developer has come to the conclusion that CS:GO will require constant updates for its PC and Mac versions.
While providing these updates, it will apparently become essential to separate the platforms in order for them to not constrain each other. It had earlier come to light that this online first-person shooter will be available for cross-play on all the platforms ”“ PC, Mac, PS3 and Xbox 360, it will be released on. But while speaking to Joystiq, a Valve employee has stated otherwise.
“The beta has proved we want to update not just the beta, but the game itself post-launch frequently on the PC. To do that we need to separate the platforms so one doesn’t hamstring the other. So for that, we have removed the idea of cross-platform play – essentially make all platforms stronger by not mixing them,” Valve’s Chet Faliszek, told the website.
CS:GO is all set to comprise classic maps. Moreover, freshly created maps, characters and game modes would also make their way into the title. It will feature support for matchmaking and leaderboards as well. An open beta for this game is planned to commence sometime during early 2012.
Counter Strike: Global Offensive will be released sans cross-platform play in the summer of 2012, but fans eager to get a taste of the game can sign up for its closed beta now.