Olofmeister, a veteran rifler, has revealed that coaches in online Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournaments have the ability to free-roam. This has raised concerns among fans, as it could potentially lead to cheating similar to the infamous coach suspensions in Global Offensive. The current coding of the observer profile allows coaches to see every position, giving them an unfair advantage by easily spotting opponents’ habits. Tournament organizers have no way to prevent this and must rely on trust that coaches won’t exploit this feature.
In most CS2 tournaments, coaches are only allowed to spectate during practice sessions. However, this restriction has not alleviated concerns about potential cheating. In the past, the CS:GO scene experienced a bug that allowed coaches to freely move around the entire map. This led to an investigation by ESIC, resulting in sanctions for nearly 100 coaches. The severity of the punishments varied depending on how the bug was exploited, with bans ranging from one month to several years. While some bans were later lifted, the incident had a significant impact on the CS:GO community.
CS2 is still in its early stages, but allowing coaches to free-roam would bring the game dangerously close to where Global Offensive left off. The CS:GO scene has faced numerous challenges related to match-fixing and cheating in the past. Players are concerned that even a single coach taking advantage of this feature could trigger another wave of suspensions. Online tournament organizers will need to be vigilant in monitoring how coaches use this feature to ensure fair play.
Dot Esports has reached out to Valve for further comments on this matter.
| Date | Opponent | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: DOTESPORTS
