G3SG1 changes since you last played (CS2)

Since you last played

Changed in 3 updates

3 balance changes across 3 updates, condensed below to what still matters.

1 buff and 2 nerfs in total: trending weaker.

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Wall penetration Penetration Power for AWP, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 has been lowered slightly because their damage naturally gives them higher penetration.
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Accuracy Gunshot tails for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 no longer remain at the position they were fired, and instead more accurately spread over the environment.
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Improved the look of SCAR-20, G3SG1.

Full armor. It is expensive and slow to move with, so hold a spot.

Every G3SG1 change, update by update

All 8 lines Valve listed for the G3SG1 since Aug 2012, newest first, fixes and visual changes included. Last changed 4 November 2025.

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Updated third person pose for G3SG1, and taught Terrorists a better way to hold AUG in the buy menu.

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Accuracy Gunshot tails for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 no longer remain at the position they were fired, and instead more accurately spread over the environment.
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Increased fidelity and reduced distortion for fire sounds for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20. visual
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Reload Added unique reload, distant and draw sounds for SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20. visual

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Wall penetration Penetration Power for AWP, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 has been lowered slightly because their damage naturally gives them higher penetration.