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CS2 just dramatically changed the game with the ammo reload update. You now have reserve magazines instead of reserve ammo. The MP9 has 2 reserve magazines, meaning you can reload the MP9 twice a round. Twice TOTAL. The bad habit of reloading every time you shoot is now a REALLY bad habit. This changes weapon balance. The M4A1-s with 3 reserve mags is now comparatively worse than it was before the update, as the M4A4 has 4 reserve magazines and 10 extra rounds a mag. The USP-s and MP9 in particular are other weapons that I think get nerfed hard. Having to think about how many mags you have and if you should reload adds additional complexity to the game, it's another system you have to keep in mind. I imagine pro players will be counting reloads. If you hear a M4A1-s reload twice, you know they probably won't spray through a smoke. Spamming smokes and wallbangs are now a much bigger investment, as is preshooting when you turn the corner. This is the one way I think this update will negatively impact the gameplay, but overall I'm not instantly negative towards the update. I'm going to play more games, give it a chance, and see how I think about it.