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Market & prices · Sep 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Update

PremierUpdated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning.Map selection process:Team 1 picks one mapTeam 2 picks two mapsTeam 1 picks a final…

Market & prices · Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Update

PremierPremier Season Five has begunAdded Cache to the Active Duty Map PoolRemoved Overpass from the Active Duty Map PoolGameplayRe-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official…

Market & prices · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please…

Market & prices · Jan 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Update

PremierPremier Season Four has begunAdded Anubis to the Active Duty Map PoolRemoved Train from the Active Duty Map PoolCompetitiveAdjusted underlying per-map competitive matchmaking rank values. Existing per-map competitive Skill Groups…

Market & prices · Oct 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Update

EngineUpdated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage.Improved core utilization of some client particle and sound effects processing, reducing overall CPU…

Market & prices · Oct 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Counter-Strike 2 Pre-Release Update

[p align="start"]A new pre-release build (“1.41.1.3-rc1”) is now available in the CS2 beta depot. This build is not compatible with public matchmaking.[p align="start"]For instructions on how to opt into a…