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CS:GO fans want to change the meta by making the M4A1-S pricier
Ever since the launch of Operation Riptide, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive fans have been calling on Valve to nerf the M4A1-S, arguably one of the best guns in the game. Last week, the development team did just that, reducing the gun's mag size from 25 rounds to 20. However, some fans think the nerf hasn't gone far enough.
And that's because, despite reducing the gun's mag capacity, it's not really changed the meta all too much. The assault rifle is still devastating in the right hands. Sure, you've got less bullets to play around with, but for top level players in the CS:GO ranks and on the world stage, this nerf has done very little to shake things up.
To counter that fact, many are now calling for the gun to be reduced in price. "Change the price of the M4A1-S and the M4A4," Jacob 'pimp' Winneche tweets. "The better weapon is still the cheapest option, hence why the vast majority won't switch. I love [that] CS:GO is addressing it, and I'm sure since they've taken an interest will gather feedback and adjust accordingly."
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A new Counter-Strike: Global Offensive update has landed, and it includes some significant tweaks to the FPS game's maps and a nerf to one of the game's best guns.
The June 15 CS:GO update released by Valve is far from the biggest we've ever seen, but for some players it'll have a significant impact. Heading up the CS:GO patch notes for this update is a nerf to the M4A1-S. The assault rifle will see its magazine size shrink from 25 to 20 bullets, reverting an ammo capacity buff the weapon received a few years ago. This nerf is necessary because the M4A1-S has been rather strong over the last few months, thanks to a damage buff it received last year at the start of Operation Riptide.
While the weapon's desirable damage output remains, there is now the drawback of having fewer bullets at your disposal, which might put some players off. Those who are accurate and economical with their shooting, however, will probably still find the gun viable.
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