<P> 2016 saw the redevelopment of two original Counter-Strike maps, as well as the introduction of Prime matchmaking and additional items . As a part of the Operation Wildfire promotion, Nuke was remake and re-released in February with the primary goals being to balance the map and make it more aesthetically pleasing . In April, Prime matchmaking was added to the game . To partake in this mode, the user had to have a verified phone number connected to their account . It was introduced in an attempt to prevent legitimate players from playing with cheaters or high - skilled players playing on alternative, lower ranked accounts, a practice colloquially known as "smurfing". Inferno, another original map, was re-released in October . Valve said they had three reasons behind the remake: "to improve visibility; to make it easier to move around in groups; and to tune it with player feedback ." Also in October, consumable items called graffiti were added to the game . These items replaced a feature present in the previous iterations of the series called sprays . Previously, players could customize their sprays . Graffiti ideas can be uploaded to the Steam Workshop in the similar manner as gun skins and players can buy and trade the existing graffiti in game . One month later, glove skins were added . </P> <P> In September 2017, Valve Company worked with the publisher Perfect World to release Global Offensive in mainland China . Chinese citizens, with their identification verified, can receive the game for free and earn Prime matchmaking status immediately . The game is played through Perfect World's launcher and contains numerous exclusive changes to the game, including the censorship of skulls and other symbols . Some other changes were in the cosmetics in certain maps, for example, the hammer and sickle on Cache and Train were removed . In preparation for the release, multiple cities in China celebrated and heavily promoted its upcoming release . Users who played the game during its launch month received free promotional cosmetics . In compliance with Chinese law, Valve also had to disclose its loot box gambling odds . </P> <P> October 2017 saw the redesign of Dust II, one of the most iconic maps in the game . Placed into the "beta depot" in early October, it was released for testing a few days later, In November, an update to Competitive matchmaking was announced . Dubbed the "Trust Factor", it meant a player's "Trust Factor" would be calculated through both in - game and Steam - wide actions . Factors such as playtime on Global Offensive, times a user has been reported for cheating, playtime on other Steam games, and other behaviors hidden by Valve are taken into consideration when a user's "Trust Factor" is developed . This was done in an attempt to let the community bond back together in matchmaking, as Prime matchmaking separated Prime and non-Prime players from each other . Valve will not let users view their "Trust Factor" or reveal all of the factors deciding one's "Trust". </P> <P> Since the game's release, Global Offensive influenced accessories have been released . An official store is available which sells collectible products, including a real - life version of the "Five Year Veteran Coin". Companies such as SteelSeries have partnered with Valve to promote real life peripherals, including headsets, mice and mouse pads . </P>

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