Some popular maps on CS:GO have compatibility versions. I am wondering why a map would need compatibility versions whatsoever? What does it mean to need a compatibility version, and what makes it any different from a normal map? I have a very bad computer but I can still run CS:GO on low settings at a reasonable framerate. What would make a compatibility version any different? Would it run faster than the normal iteration of the map?
Best Answer
These compatibility versions are older versions of official matchmaking maps. They enable the correct playback of recorded match demos. Any changes on a map can make demos useless, as boxes or barrels are for example slightly moved.