CS:GO visibility bug allows players to see others through objects

Valve recently released a major CS:GO update to solve the long-standing visibility issues in the game. With the update comes the "Boost Player Contrast" setting, but it seems this setting is causing a CS:GO visibility bug.

CS:GO visibility bug found

The CS:GO visibility bug is by no means widespread, and it is apparently quite difficult to replicate. It does, however, allow players to see the enemy through solid objects.

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The visibility bug emerged after the latest CS:GO update, and at the time of writing, Valve hasn't commented on the bug. 

It was found by Reddit user "TimSchumi" who experimented with the "Boost Player Contrast" setting, taking a close look at how much it actually improves visibility in CS:GO. 

Turns out, it is a lot, especially when you consider this bug to be part of its effects.

The CS:GO visibility bug is reportedly quite difficult to replicate. 

TimSchumi did come up with a possible reason for the bug occurring: “The only explanation I came up with: halo effect is applied (or meant to be) when the game assumes you have seen more than 50% of the enemy model. However, this percent calculation goes wrong and halo is applied when you only see a little.”

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It remains to be seen when Valve will fix this bug. Thankfully, it doesn't seem to be widespread at all, and shouldn't affect matches too much.