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Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayAdded an option to switch Silent Reload Mode between Hold and Toggle. With toggle enabled, once the silent reload starts you can let go of the reload button. To cancel…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
RushVarious gap fixes and clipping adjustments.GameplayFixed some cases where loud reloads would persist while trying to stealth reload.MiscAdded sv_clantags_enabled option so custom servers can disable clan tags.The eggs of background…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
RushAdded a better description of the rules to the loading screen.Adjusted rules for determining when to kick players due to team damage.Various clipping adjustments.GameplayFixed a case where it was possible…
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…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsBoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)PoseidonUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)GameplayFixed a case where player speed was too high when…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayFixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometryMapsCacheFixed various gaps in mapFixed collision in various spots across mapFixed flickering on some assetsRemoved boost spot in Outside AShelterUpdated…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayThe bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire. MapsFachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayRemoved map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas.New C4 explosions now apply…
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…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayAdjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges.Animgraph 2Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.MiscCorrected some improper character texture assignments.Trade offers containing Counter-Strike 2 items are…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayAdjusted camera motion due to recoil to match CS:GO more closely. Bullet trajectories should continue to match CS2.Players will now experience the full camera motion due to external sources of…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayDamage from HE grenades that explode mid-air near the ground will no longer be calculated as if they exploded on the ground.SoundVarious knife sound adjustments.MiscPerformance optimizations for exploding chickens.Fixed a…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayMolotov/incendiary grenades that bounce off an enemy player have a one-time fuse extension added to prevent them from air-bursting when their has-never-hit-the-world timer elapses.SoundFixed a performance issue when running CS2…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayLanding vertical velocity now affects landing speed penalties similar to sv_legacy_jump stamina.MiscFixed an issue that led to a small number of users to erroneously receive a VAC ban. Those bans…
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…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MajorThe StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.Purchase a Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayFixed a case where air acceleration was clamped incorrectly while surfing.Fixed a case where slowly surfing up a ramp was handled incorrectly due to misidentification as a jump apex.Fix a…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayIncreased matchmaking party size for Retakes to allow 4 players in a party.Fixed a case where players joining Retakes round during freeze time could spawn at a wrong spawn point.Fixed…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
GameplayAdding Retakes as official game mode supporting Defusal Group Alpha and Defusal Group Delta maps on official matchmaking servers.Fixed Molotov and Smoke interaction logic in cases when multiple smokes are…
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…
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…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
ArmoryAdded Missing Link Community Charms collection featuring 23 new charms created by Counter-Strike Workshop community artists.Added Dr. Boom Charms collection featuring 22 new charms.Added 2025 Community Stickers collection featuring 29…