Ever noticed rain in a video game and assumed it was falling everywhere? ☔ Well… that’s not always the case!

Some games render rain across the entire map, but others—like Counter-Strike 2’s Train—only simulate rain where it’s visible, such as:
� Underneath lights to enhance the illusion.
� On weapons and objects in the player’s hands for immersion.

This trick saves performance while still making the world feel like it’s raining.

Shoutout to Three Clicks Philip for breaking this down in detail—check out his video for a deeper dive!

� What other clever visual tricks have you noticed in games? Drop them in the comments!

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