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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’sbattle royale mode (whichwas added late last year) has received a new update that brings it closer toApex Legends. In addition to featuring respawns, a new pinging system will allow players to point out specific items and places to their squadmates. It’s funny how every BR game is becoming essentially the same thing.

Brand new update “Sirocco” brings a new desert map toDanger Zone(the name forCSGO’sBR mode) and the aforementioned respawn and ping mechanics. Respawning works in a fashion similar toBlack Ops 4’s“Down But Not Out” mode. In that, players will die, but respawn once the circle reaches its next point. In an interesting move, players will be able to pick their respawn points (which includes reviving right where they died).

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The ability to select perks before games begin has also been introduced. Players will have the choice of picking things like exojump boots (which let you jump higher than normal), a bump mine (which works like a bounce pad), or a parachute (which slows your descent). As well as that, guns will now feature more ammo when picked up, shifting the focus of the game away from scavenging.

For the moment,Danger Zonewill only feature the new map for matchmaking. The previous map, called Blacksite, has no time frame for when it will be added back to the official rotation.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.