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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
UiDemo/Replay viewer improvements:Added a progress bar for demo/replay downloadsCamera controls now use click-and-drag schemeFree and chase camera are usable during a paused demoFixed some minor issues when seeking to a…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscAdded a ping icon for dropped defuse kitsReduced the time for AUG reload by half secondFixed the sound event during silent reload for Desert EagleFixed a case of buzzing soundscape…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscPet photobook pages now have localized text art.Added play menu buttons to manage downloaded Workshop maps.Adjusted VK shader cache extension flags.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscAgents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menuFixed grenade crosshair rendering when crosshair thickness is set to 3 pixelsFixed formatting of titles in…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscVarious clipping fixes in Rush mapsCrosshairFixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spreadAdded crosshair outline color optionAdded a new style "Static Quadrant"Enabled grenade crosshairs in freeze time for insta-smokes (just hold…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscFixed pixel-gaps in various Rush rooms.Clipping adjustments in T/CT Castle rooms.
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
RushIncreased the maximum countdown-after-elimination time from 7 seconds to 14 seconds on end rooms and Convoy.The countdown-after-elimination time does not activate in cases where an entire team dies to suicides,…
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
MapsCacheFixed various gaps in map.Fixed a wallbang spot on B site.Added a missing competitive CT spawn point.Added additional T spawn points.Map ScriptingReworked CSPlayerCamera:Renamed it to CustomPlayerCamera.Added GetPlayer, GetMode, SetMode, and…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Cologne 2026 MajorThe Ranked Series stickers are now available for purchase. 50% of royalties are shared with players, teams, and the tournament organizer.Items in the the Cologne 2026 Shop will…
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
MapsFachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update…
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
Cologne 2026Added display of lowest and highest sticker price in the last 7 days in the Cologne 2026 Major Shop.Added stickers showcase to the Cologne 2026 Major Hub tile on…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Cologne 2026Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.MiscAdded convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.Stability improvementsMapsAncientUpdated clipping…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MajorThe IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.Purchase a Cologne 2026 Viewer Pass to receive an…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
SpectatingFixed a case of post-processing glitch when switching spectator targets on maps with different post-processing volumes.Fixed a case of stuck x-ray silhouettes when switching spectator targets.Fixed spectator damage overlay effect.MiscAdded…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsCacheFixed various holes in mapFixed surfacetypes for various materials.Added grating to some windows to make them block bullets.Tweaks to player and grenade clipping.MiscFixed a case where it was possible to…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsCacheFixed various holes in map.Simplified grenade clipping in various areas.Fixed sounds and surfacetypes for various materials.Orange wire spool at Sandbags has been exchanged for white wire.Music KitsNIGHTMODE II Music Kits…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsCacheMap-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish.Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped.Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots.Fixed some surface sound types.Animgraph 2Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsCacheBomb explosion radius increased.Lighting Adjustments around Vent.Disabled player collision on sign and removed lamp by squeaky.Reworked e-box on A-site for better visibility.Lowered Checkers entrance frame height at B Main.Removed AC…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsCacheAdded Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.Dust IIUncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.OfficeEnabled collision on tarp on boxes used…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Animgraph 2Fixed XM1014 shells flickering when starting a reload.Fixed bugs with dual berettas in first person and in spectator mode.Fixed inspect/cancel causing multiple worldmodel deploys.Fixed a bug where players can…
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
MiscFixed a bug that removed the delay between burst fire bullets.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live.Animgraph 2Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.Adjusted general weapon deploy animation logic.Fixed issues with transitioning between knife attacks.Fixed Elites not shooting in third-person.MiscFixed…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscStarting today, items listed for sale on Steam Community Market will remain in your inventory for use while they are listed (e.g., your weapon can be equipped in your loadout…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Map ScriptingAdded Instance.SetSaveDataAdded Instance.GetSaveDataWorkshop maps can write up to 1MB of save data.Workshop saves leverage Steam Cloud and persist across installs.Save data size limit can be configured with sv_workshop_map_save_data_max_filesize_mb.Added Instance.OnModifyPlayerDamageCalled…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscMitigated a performance issue that primarily affected Windows 10 users with recent Intel CPUs.Fixed a case where the Delete Item inventory option wasn't working.Fixed a case of visual corruption using…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscLocalization code and text changes.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscFixed a case where switching firstperson spectator targets would cause viewmodel animations to reset.Fixed a case where physics calculations far from the origin were causing performance issues.MapsAnubisAdjusted player clipping around…
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
MiscFixed a case of observers experiencing incorrect post-processing effects when switching observer targets.Disabled TrueView while watching a live playcast to match on-server observing experience.Fixed a wiggle at the end of…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscFixed ability to plant C4 while standing on top of a teammate.Fixed a rendering bug on transparent charms attached to planted C4 or dropped weapons.Fixed a bug where Budapest 2025…
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
MiscImproved player movement prediction when colliding with other moving players.Added scope in/out sound prediction to play immediately for local player.Retake loadout cards will now randomly offer M4A1-S or M4A4 if…
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
MiscFixed a case of incorrect damage report data at the end of the rounds.Updated King Crasswater and Queen Ava stickers for clarity.Skinning fixes on Driver Gloves and Sport Gloves.Fixed a…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsUpdated Palacio, Rooftop, and Golden to the latest Community Workshop versions.MiscAdjusted AUG and SG 553 scope dot sizes.Added game options for dot scale and sniper rifle scope thickness.Added letterbox for…
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…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MiscFixed a regression to view punch which affected weapon sprays.Fixed a regression in server performance that caused frequent long server frames, primarily in drop-in drop-out modes.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Genesis CollectionCustomers in Belgium, Netherlands, and France can now unseal their Sealed Genesis Terminal items.Fixed purchasing errors for users with Steam Wallet funds in Chilean Peso, Colombian Peso, Costa Rican…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Genesis CollectionThe Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors.Access items in the Genesis Collection via the Genesis Uplink Terminal, available as a weekly drop.Map ScriptingAdded cs_script,…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MapsAgencyUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)GrailUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)AnimationViewmodel animation fixes for the Bowie, Bayonet, Kukri, Nomad, Paracord,…