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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2
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Valve · Valve
Feb 18, 2021 · 67mo ago

Release Notes for 2/17/2021

AI summary3mo

Map updates for Anubis, Engage, Apollo, and Frostbite, alongside a critical ping system change and various bug fixes.

Nerfs1

  • PingsPings no longer highlight players, preventing them from being used to reveal hidden enemies.EnabledDisabled

Bug fixes8

  • AnubisFixed an unintended wallbang through the trim on the mid building between the double door and CT house.
  • Apollo
    • Fixed multiple exploits, clipping faults, and boosts based on community feedback.Fixed
    • Fixed an exploit allowing players to boost at spawn.PresentRemoved
  • Frostbite
    • Fixed an exploit in Town and removed various spots where players could get stuck.Fixed
    • Fixed floating exploding barrels and turret spawns.FloatingFixed
  • General
    • Fixed a bug where incorrect footstep sounds played on certain surfaces.Fixed
    • Fixed an issue where the short-handed bonus was incorrectly given in Guardian mode.BuggedFixed
    • Fixed a visual shuffle occurring in the map vote screen at the end of a match.ShufflingFixed

Other changes7

  • AnubisAdded grenade clips to A heaven to prevent grenades from bouncing unpredictably.Added
  • Engage
    • Removed various boost spots to standardize gameplay.PresentRemoved
    • Updated Bot navigation mesh for better AI movement.Updated
  • ApolloAdded a sign to prevent weapons from being pushed out of the CT spawn area.Blocked
  • Frostbite
    • Removed window glass from buildings to improve gameplay flow and visibility.PresentRemoved
    • Adjusted border clipping for better map boundaries.Adjusted
    • Added drone clips to buildings at Tourist and Radio to prevent clipping issues.Added

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Patch history

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  1. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateAug 3, 2026 · 2w

    Map and scripting updates across CS2 including fixes to grenade physics, map geometry, and new map scripting hooks, plus community-added content integration.

  2. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 29, 2026 · 3w

    Cologne 2026 Major stickers are now available, alongside community map updates and critical security fixes.

    +1
  3. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 20, 2026 · 1mo

    Gameplay updates to bomb interactions and updates for several community workshop maps.

    +3
  4. Call II Arms-oryJul 16, 2026 · 1mo

    Valve has announced new community submission calls for the 'Fairy Tales' weapon collection and 'Cryptids' and 'Pop Art' sticker collections.

  5. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 15, 2026 · 1mo

    Updated several community workshop maps and implemented general stability and security fixes.

  6. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 9, 2026 · 1mo

    Gameplay adjustments to C4 explosion damage and physics, alongside various visual and stability fixes.

    1
  7. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 8, 2026 · 1mo

    Premier Season Five begins with a map pool rotation, a significant rework to C4 explosion damage physics, and the introduction of new Armory collections.

    +31
  8. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJun 10, 2026 · 2mo

    Updates to the Cologne 2026 Major Shop UI and general quality-of-life improvements to inventory management.

    +1

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