Single-player :<br>
-Ritual started over nearly from scratch when it took over the project nearly eight months ago, keeping only parts of some maps and a few textures<br />
-Rag-doll physics end up looking better and more realistic than those found in the latest Unreal Engine<br />
-Rudimentary scripting language implemented to create special events, such as helicopter crashes and tank chases; at least one cool event in each level<br />
-Single-player missions are no longer interconnected and you will take the role of squad leader in various elite counter-terrorist units<br />
-Many missions require stealth over brawn<br />
-Realism takes a backseat to action in single-player missions, you'll have more health and will be able to pick up med packs to heal<br />
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Multiplayer :<br>
-10 new multiplayer maps and the addition of bots<br />
-Bots respond to radio commands issued through an onscreen VGUI; no word on bots responding to radio commands in multiplayer<br />
-Steam technology will continuously update the game, including updates to prevent multiplayer hacks and cheats<br />
-Valve plans to integrate CS with CZ by releasing Counter-Strike 1.7<br />
-Owners of either can play with each other as long as they stay off the Condition Zero-exclusive maps<br />
-Out of the box support for voice communication