Rumor has it:

• RIP Operation Hydra - May 23/24, 2017 - November 13/14, 2017

• Skill group icons have been given a refresh: View CSGO game tracking changes 0e457516ba for this build

  • /u/MJuniorDC9 has compiled them all into this post for your convenience

  • Wingman icons use these same designs, difference being its background as seen here and here

• Item schema update, with images for 2018 Service Medals. Six levels in 2018, we had 7 this year: https://github.com/SteamDatabase/SteamTracking/commit/f2acc0d7a3123f24eda5f85cf04e4ec9f2eab003

• Not directly part of this update, but FYI: this week's usual weekly Steam outage was pulled ahead to today to add support for 13 new currencies on the Steam platform, including Argentina's peso, Israel's shekel, Poland's zloty, and others. See the full list of new currencies added here from the friends at SteamDB

• Size is ~55 MB

The following changelog has been automatically generated from GameTracking data.

General

• Updated localization files for Portuguese-Brazil, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian

English Localization

• CSGO_Ticket_CommunitySeasonEight2017_Desc: Grants access to Operation Hydra, which consists of an upgradeable Challenge Coin, a Guardian Campaign, additional XP for participating in Skirmishes, Operation Hydra Case and weapon drops, as well as a Campaign Journal that contains Campaign Overviews, an Active Duty Scorecard, an Operation Scorecard, and a Friends Leaderboard. › The Operation Hydra event ran from May 23rd, 2017 to November 14th, 2017. This pass no longer grants access to an Operation, but may be redeemed for a commemorative Operation Hydra Coin.
• CSGO_Collectible_CommunitySeasonEight2017_Coin1_Desc: Participated in Operation Hydra.\nCollect Operation XP on official matchmaking servers to upgrade this coin. › Participated in Operation Hydra.
• CSGO_Collectible_CommunitySeasonEight2017_Coin2_Desc: Participated in Operation Hydra.\nCollect Operation XP on official matchmaking servers to upgrade this coin. › Participated in Operation Hydra.
• CSGO_Collectible_CommunitySeasonEight2017_Coin3_Desc: Participated in Operation Hydra.\nCollect Operation XP on official matchmaking servers to upgrade this coin. › Participated in Operation Hydra.
• SFUI_GameModeSkirmishDescSP: Play new game modes on Official Servers › Jump into a match featuring unique twists on classic gameplay. At the end of the match, vote on the next War Game to play.
• SFUI_GameModeSkirmishDescSPList: › · Each War Game has custom rules.\n· Read the loading screen and/or the in-game scoreboard for a description of each game.
• SFUI_GameModeSkirmishDesc: Play new game modes on Official Servers › Jump into a match featuring unique twists on classic gameplay. At the end of the match, vote on the next War Game to play.
• SFUI_GameModeSkirmishDescList: › · Each War Game has custom rules.\n· Read the loading screen and/or the in-game scoreboard for a description of each game.
• CSGO_Journal_Badge_EndDate_7: TBD › Nov 14, 2017 GMT
• SFUI_Scoreboard_CompWins: Competitive Matches Won
• SFUI_Scoreboard_CompWins_No_Skill_Group: Win <b>%s1</b> competitive matches to display your Skill Group
• SFUI_Scoreboard_CompWins_Skill_Group_Expired: Skill Group has expired due to inactivity, win 1 match to display it again
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Title: Prime Account Matchmaking › Prime Account Status
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Faq_Title: Prime Account Matchmaking F.A.Q. › Trust Factor Matchmaking F.A.Q.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Desc: CS:GO is running an experiment to find out whether players will have a better matchmaking experience when they are matched with players who are committed to a single CS:GO account. You are eligible to upgrade to <b>Prime</b> status and join the experiment.\n\nTo upgrade your CS:GO account to <b>Prime</b> status, just click the UPGRADE/ADD PHONE NUMBER button below, which will bind your Steam phone number to your CS:GO account (provided it qualifies, see the F.A.Q. below).\n\nIf you own multiple CS:GO accounts, be sure to upgrade your favorite one since you can only upgrade one CS:GO account to Prime status with your qualifying phone number.\n\n<b>Prime Account Matchmaking</b> will be prioritizing matching Prime status players with each other.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do (except convince your friends to click that Upgrade button too so we get enough players to start testing!) › CS:GO is using a system that takes the observed behaviors and attributes of a player's Steam account, and considers them together to form a player's Trust Factor. CS:GO's matchmaking prioritizes matching players who have a similar Trust Factor.\n\nOne way to increase your Trust Factor is to associate a qualifying phone number with your CS:GO account. To improve your Trust Factor, just click the UPGRADE/ADD PHONE NUMBER button below, which will bind your Steam phone number to your CS:GO account (provided it qualifies, see the F.A.Q. below).\n\nIf you own multiple CS:GO accounts, be sure to upgrade your favorite one since you can only improve one CS:GO account with your qualifying phone number.\n\nOnce you've added your qualifying phone number, there's nothing else you need to do!
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Desc_pw: CS:GO is running an experiment to find out whether players will have a better matchmaking experience when they are matched with players who are committed to a single CS:GO account. You are eligible to upgrade to <b>Prime</b> status and join the experiment.\n\nTo upgrade your CS:GO account to <b>Prime</b> status, just click the COMPLETE IDENTITY VERIFICATION button below, which will take you to complete your identity verification.\n\nIf you own multiple CS:GO accounts, be sure to upgrade your favorite one since you can only upgrade one CS:GO account to Prime status with your identity verification.\n\n<b>Prime Account Matchmaking</b> will be prioritizing matching Prime status players with each other.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do. › CS:GO is using a system that takes the observed behaviors and attributes of a player's account, and considers them together to form a player's Trust Factor. CS:GO's matchmaking prioritizes matching players who have a similar Trust Factor.\n\nOne way to increase your Trust Factor is to complete the identity verification process. To improve your Trust Factor, just click the COMPLETE IDENTITY VERIFICATION button below.\n\nIf you own multiple CS:GO accounts, be sure to upgrade your favorite one since you can only improve one CS:GO account with your identity verification.\n\nOnce you've completed identity verification, there's nothing else you need to do!
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Faq: <b>What's a Qualifying Phone Number?</b>\nPrime Account Matchmaking excludes some types of phone numbers, such as VOIP numbers and some carriers. If your Steam phone number does not qualify, you'll need to re-associate your Steam account with a qualifying phone number.\n\n<b>How will I know if my phone number qualifies?</b>\nIf you don't have a qualifying phone number, you'll be notified when you click the Upgrade button.\n\n<b>Can I upgrade more than one account with the same phone number?</b>\nNo, you can only upgrade one CS:GO account to Prime status with your qualifying phone number.\n\n<b>I accidentally upgraded the wrong account! Can I upgrade a different account instead?</b>\nYes, after upgrading your CS:GO account you have three days to upgrade a different CS:GO account instead (the prior CS:GO account will lose its Prime status).\n\nYour next opportunity to switch Prime status using your qualifying Steam phone number will be in six months.\n\n<b>Do I need the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator to join Prime Account Matchmaking?</b>\nNo, but you really should be using it! In addition to securing your account, adding the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator gives you full access to trading and the Steam Community Market.\n\n<b>What happens if I don't upgrade my account to Prime status?</b>\nIf you don't upgrade your account, you will not be able to participate in the experiment. You will still enjoy the same access to all of the features of the game. › <b>What's a Qualifying Phone Number?</b>\nTrust Factor Matchmaking excludes some types of phone numbers, such as VOIP numbers and some carriers. If your Steam phone number does not qualify, you'll need to re-associate your Steam account with a qualifying phone number.\n\n<b>How will I know if my phone number qualifies?</b>\nIf you don't have a qualifying phone number, you'll be notified when you click the Upgrade button.\n\n<b>Can I upgrade more than one account with the same phone number?</b>\nNo, you can only upgrade one CS:GO account with your qualifying phone number.\n\n<b>I accidentally upgraded the wrong account! Can I upgrade a different account instead?</b>\nYes, after upgrading your CS:GO account you have three days to upgrade a different CS:GO account instead (the prior CS:GO account will lose its upgraded status).\n\nYour next opportunity to upgrade a CS:GO account using your qualifying Steam phone number will be in six months.\n\n<b>Do I need the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator to join Trust Factor Matchmaking?</b>\nNo, but you really should be using it! In addition to securing your account, adding the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator gives you full access to trading and the Steam Community Market.\n\n<b>What happens if I don't upgrade my CS:GO account?</b>\nIf you don't upgrade your account, you'll miss out on an opportunity to improve your Trust Factor. However, you will still participate in Trust Factor Matchmaking and will still enjoy the same access to all of the features of the game.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Faq_pw: <b>How do I qualify for Prime status?</b>\nPrime Account Matchmaking requires you to have a Perfect World account with identity verification.\n\n<b>Do I need the CS:GO Guard Mobile Authenticator to join Prime Account Matchmaking?</b>\nNo, but you really should be using it! In addition to securing your account, adding the CS:GO Guard Mobile Authenticator gives you full access to trading.\n\n<b>What happens if I don't upgrade my account to Prime status?</b>\nIf you don't upgrade your account, you will not be able to participate in the experiment. You will still enjoy the same access to all of the features of the game.\n\n<b>I already finished identity verification and my status has not changed?</b>\nAfter identity verification you will need to restart CS:GO. › <b>How do I improve my Trust Factor?</b>\nYour Trust Factor will be improved if you have a Perfect World account with identity verification.\n\n<b>Do I need the CS:GO Guard Mobile Authenticator to join Trust Factor Matchmaking?</b>\nNo, but you really should be using it! In addition to securing your account, adding the CS:GO Guard Mobile Authenticator gives you full access to trading.\n\n<b>What happens if I don't upgrade my account with identity verification?</b>\nIf you don't upgrade your account, you will be missing out on an opportunity to improve your Trust Factor. However, you will still participate in Trust Factor Matchmaking and you will still enjoy the same access to all of the features of the game.\n\n<b>What if I already finished identity verification and my status has not changed?</b>\nAfter identity verification you will need to restart CS:GO.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Desc_Tooltip: Your account has been upgraded to <b>Prime</b> status. During the Prime beta, we will prioritize matching Prime status players with each other.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do ( except help your friends earn XP to become eligible for an upgrade to <b>Prime</b> status! ) › Your account has been upgraded to <b>Prime</b> status, which improves your Trust Factor. Trust Factor Matchmaking prioritizes matching together players with a similar Trust Factor.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Desc_Tooltip_pw: Your account has been upgraded to <b>Prime</b> status. During the Prime beta, we will prioritize matching Prime status players with each other.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do. › Your account has been upgraded to <b>Prime</b> status, which improves your Trust Factor. Trust Factor Matchmaking prioritizes matching together players with a similar Trust Factor.\n\nThere's nothing else you need to do.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Not_Enrolled_Tooltip: The Prime Account Matchmaking beta prioritizes matching Prime status players with each other. Players become eligible for an upgrade to Prime status by earning XP and reaching Lieutenant Rank 21. › Trust Factor Matchmaking prioritizes matching together players with a similar Trust Factor. Players can improve their Trust Factor by earning in-game XP and linking their phone number to their Steam account.
• SFUI_Elevated_Status_Not_Enrolled_Tooltip_pw: The Prime Account Matchmaking beta prioritizes matching Prime status players with each other. Perfect World accounts with identity verification get instant CS:GO Prime status. › Trust Factor Matchmaking prioritizes matching together players with a similar Trust Factor. Perfect World accounts can improve their Trust Factor by earning in-game XP and completing the identity verification process.
• SFUI_Lobby_PrimeStatus: PRIME MATCHMAKING › TRUST FACTOR MATCHMAKING
• SFUI_Lobby_Has_NonPrime_Player: Requires all Lobby members to be Prime › Lobby will use Trust Factor Matchmaking
• SFUI_Lobby_Prime_InActive: Prioritize Prime matches, but allow non-Prime › Use Trust Factor Matchmaking to find matches
• SFUI_Lobby_Prime_Not_Enrolled: You are not enrolled in Prime Matchmaking › Trust Factor Matchmaking will be used for your match
• Skirmish_CC_SSZ_details: Use grenades to turn the tide of the round in your favor. › With only a knife and taser at your disposal, you need to use grenades to turn the tide of the round in your favor.
• Skirmish_CC_FS_details: Jump strategically to reposition, but be aware you are very vulnerable while in the air › Take advantage of cover and high mobility to win in this high-flying sniper battle.
• Skirmish_DM_HS_details: Maybe try aiming at their heads? › Focus on your aim in this deathmatch where only headshots deal damage.
• Skirmish_TDM_HG_desc: · Enemy dogtags are worth <b>1</b> victory point<br>· Bonus weapon kills drop <b>1</b> additional dogtags › · Enemy dogtags are worth <b>1</b> victory point<br>· Bonus weapon kills drop <b>1</b> additional dogtag
• Skirmish_TDM_HG_details: Stay with your allies and recover their dogtags to deny them from the enemy. Team coordination is essential for victory. › Collect dogtags dropped by dead enmies to increase your team's score. Stay with your allies and recover their dogtags to deny them from the enemy. Team coordination is essential for victory.
• Skirmish_CC_HAS_details: Don't expect to win a 1v1 against a heavy. Instead, take advantage of their low mobility and difficulty in engaging at long ranges. › When facing an opponent with this much armor, don't expect to win head-on. Instead, take advantage of their low mobility and difficulty in engaging at long ranges.
• SFUI_Mapgroup_casualdelta: Defusal Group Delta
• SFUI_Mapgroup_casualsigma: Defusal Group Sigma
• SFUI_MapGroup_Tooltip_Desc_CasualDelta: This map group features most popular bomb defusal maps from the Operation Hydra and a group of maps from the current competition map pool.
• SFUI_MapGroup_Tooltip_Desc_CasualSigma: This map group features a group of maps from the current competition map pool, as well as top maps of the Reserves Group (not in current competition map pool).
• SFUI_PlayMenu_FriendsMatchCompetitiveButton: PLAY WITH FRIENDS
• SFUI_PlayMenu_FriendsMatchWingmanButton: PLAY WITH FRIENDS (WINGMAN)
• CSGO_Collectible_GlobalGeneral2018: 2018 Service Medal
• CSGO_Collectible_Desc_GlobalGeneral2018: Awarded for outstanding service and achievement in 2018.
• SFUI_RankType_Competitive: Competitive
• SFUI_RankType_Wingman: Wingman
• SFUI_RankType_ScrimComp2v2_2017: Operation Hydra Wingman
• SFUI_RankType_ScrimComp5v5_2017: Operation Hydra Weapons Expert
• SFUI_Scoreboard_RankTypeWins: %s1 %s2 Matches Won
• SFUI_Scoreboard_RankTypeWins_Single: %s1 %s2 Match Won
• SFUI_Scoreboard_RankTypeWins_NoSkillGroup: Win <b>%s1</b> %s2 matches to display your Skill Group
• SFUI_Scoreboard_RankTypeWins_NoSkillGroup_Single: Win <b>%s1</b> %s2 match to display your Skill Group
• SFUI_Scoreboard_RankTypeWins_SkillGroupExpired: Skill Group expired due to inactivity, win 1 %s1 match to display it
• SFUIlobbyfilter: Competitive Lobbies
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• 2018 Service Medal has been added
• 2018 Service Medal has been added
• 2018 Service Medal has been added
• 2018 Service Medal has been added
• 2018 Service Medal has been added
• 2018 Service Medal has been added