CS:GO's battle royale mode now has respawns and a ping system too Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. CS:GO's battle royale mode now has respawns and a ping system too USP-S I did it again. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 1 May 2019 4 comments It's another day of innovation in the games industry, as the latest CS:GO update introduces respawns and a ping system to the game's battle royale mode. Update Sirocco brings some major changes to servers, and along with introducing a new desert-themed map (of the same name) it's adding a few mechanics which are becoming rather common in the battle royale genre. The new respawn system will allow players to resurrect "anywhere in the map" providing their squad survives. Players will have the option to either resurrect where they died or pick a new starting spot. To be fair to CS:GO, this respawn system seems a little different to the one used by Apex Legends - and then Fortnite - which requires squadmates to pick up their teammates' banner and carry it to a respawn beacon. If anything this sounds more like Call of Duty's Down But Not Out mode for Blackout, which similarly just requires squadmates to remain alive before allowing respawns (albeit with each new circle). Other changes similar to Apex Legends are the introduction of a ping system (activated with mouse 3) and radial select inventory wheels. Here are some screenshots, provided by YouTuber BananaGaming. Something a little different is the ability to select starting perks to "match your playstyle" before the game begins. These include some new items such as exojump boots, which allow players to essentially transform into heavily-armed rabbits and bounce their way across the map. Players can also get a little extra airtime with the new bump mine item, which gives me visions of players trampolining all over the map. Bad news if you liked Blacksite, by the way, as this map is temporarily unavailable as part of official matchmaking for Danger Zone. There's no word on when Valve will reintroduce this. Finally, other tweaks provided by the update include increased amounts of ammo found in guns when picked up, and tablets will "reveal the nearest large weapon crate with pinpoint precision". Along with details on this update, Valve also teased some of the upcoming items and changes for Danger Zone. These include a ballistic shield item, drone pilot (for intel-gathering purposes) and an exploration money bonus, which looks like it will encourage players to roam the map for delicious cash rewards. That should put a hex on any campers. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store